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Enter 2023.06.25 05:30 Modify 2023.06.24 17:12 Number of views 447 Enter 2023.06.25 05:30 Modification 2023.06.24 17:12 Number of views 447 Summer fresh onion is good enough to eat raw, so it is a table with the unique spicy taste and sweetness of onions. It is a food that makes you more healthy. [사진=클립아트코리아]
Summer fresh onions, which are shipped from June, are the freshest and most delicious of the year. It is a food ingredient that makes the table more healthy by combining the unique spicy taste and sweetness of onions, which are good enough to eat raw. It is also well known that onions purify the blood and are good for blood vessel health. Onion 100g is regarding 40 calories, low in calories, but rich in dietary fiber, so it is effective for digestion and diet. Let’s find out 6 reasons why you should eat summer sun onions.
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◆ Excellent anti-cancer effect
A study of the frequency of onion and garlic consumption in Swiss and Italians showed that the higher the frequency of onion and garlic consumption, the lower the risk of developing cancer. Onions contain antioxidants that act as anti-cancer agents, which are effective in preventing cancer and heart disease. In addition, allicin, which is abundant in onions, is excellent in preventing various cancers by combating mutated substances. It also has anti-diabetic effects, so it has the effect of lowering blood sugar levels.
◆ Rich in antioxidants
With 40 calories per medium-sized onion (100 g), an onion provides 20% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. It also contains vitamin B6, folic acid, potassium and manganese. In particular, onion peel is very rich in antioxidants represented by quercetin, which has anti-allergic function and strengthens the immune system.
◆ Cholesterol-reducing effect
In an 8-week clinical trial in which obese or overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome were divided into a diet that ate a lot of onions and a diet that ate less onions, the cholesterol reduction in the group that ate a lot of onions was greater. The polyphenols in onions are known to lower cholesterol levels.
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◆ Blood pressure lowering effect
The allicin component of onion discharges nitric oxide, which reduces the rigidity of blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. In addition, the allicin component prevents platelets from clotting and acts as a fibrinolytic agent in blood vessels. Onions, which have the effect of lowering blood pressure, eventually have the effect of reducing the risk of coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and stroke.
◆ Effective in improving bone density
As a result of a study investigating the correlation between onion intake and bone health in postmenopausal women aged 50 or older, those with higher onion intake had better bone density. The point to note here is that there is a difference of more than 20% in the risk of pelvic fracture with those who do not eat onions at all. Onions are also an effective food for improving bone density.
◆ Helps with constipation and diet
Onions are rich in inulin, a dietary fiber called ‘natural insulin’, which is good for digestion. Inulin, which helps the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestine, also helps prevent constipation. It also has a positive effect on blood sugar level control and nutrient absorption. It has the effect of reducing appetite, so it is good for diet.
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