“Grow and eat green onion feathers – the budget-friendly source of nutrients for all seasons”

2023-04-29 07:55:00

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29.04.2023 10:55

belnovosti.by@yandex.ru

Green onion feathers are one of the most common types of greens that you can grow yourself all year round.

The plant can be an excellent source of all kinds of nutrients, while being budgetary, tasty and affordable.

The chemical composition of greenery

When it comes to green onions, onion greens are most often meant. But in fact, you need to take into account any kind of onion that sprouts into greens.

It has a very low calorie content, regardless of the variety, approximately 15-20 kcal. And while eating up to 1.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and just over 3 g of carbohydrates. More than 90% of the total mass of onions is water, and the rest is useful substances.

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Onions with feathers are primarily rich in vitamins C, D, E, K and group B, as well as organic acids, dietary fiber, phytoncides, tannins, chlorophyll and flavonoids.

It should be noted its rich macro- and microcomposition, which includes chlorine, zinc, calcium, fluorine, manganese, sodium, aluminum, iron, etc.

Useful qualities of green onions

Fragrant, budget and tasty greens have a very large list of positive qualities that have on the human body:

  • protection once morest beriberi, prevention of anemia, strengthening of bones and teeth, fight once morest dental diseases;
  • restoration of skin, nails and hair, fight once morest early aging;
  • assistance to the visual organ in strengthening the lens, improving night vision;
  • strengthening immunity, increasing the protective functions of all organs;
  • removal of toxins and slags from the body, normalization of cholesterol and blood sugar levels;
  • antioxidant effect to fight free radicals that cause inflammation;
  • strengthening the digestion process, restoring metabolic processes, obtaining the maximum amount of energy;
  • support of the reproductive system, restoration of sexual function and libido, assistance in the development of the brain and circulatory system of the fetus, prevention of miscarriage and early childbirth;
  • control of the central nervous system, stress management, beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system.

Harm from green onions

Despite the extensive help to the body, green onions are not without drawbacks. It should be used with great care for people with gastrointestinal diseases, since the essential oils in its composition actively increase the acidity of gastric juice.

Caution should be taken with onions for people with hypertension due to chlorophyll, which negatively affects blood pressure. Obesity is also included in the list of contraindications, as the taste of onions increases appetite.

Onion smell and how to get rid of it

Many people refuse to use a healthy plant because of its specific smell. But there are ways to quickly minimize it.

You can kill the smell by eating one coffee bean, a small bunch of parsley, a mug of strong green tea or a lemon.

Green onions are a great opportunity to get valuable vitamins and minerals throughout the year.


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