What do onions, cholesterol, prostate cancer, and getting older have in common? Lots! And after a lengthy hiatus, the Onionista is back and ready to shed some light on these topics. Properties of onion in relationship to cholesterol – The organosulfur compounds found in onions have been linked to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Several recent studies about onions…
Some people get tears in their eyes thinking about chopping an onion, while others think about getting bad breath from eating them. Well, I suppose I am quite biased, but I say chop, chop! Eat more onions! Like other fruits and vegetables, onions have important vitamins and minerals. What makes the onion family unique is the three different…
Since May is Arthritis Awareness month, I wanted to share some recent news discovered about onions and how they may be able to help people with arthritis and other diseases. For more information about the research in this article, click here: //www.onions-usa.org/contact/contact.php Onions are a rich source of antioxidants called flavonoids and organosulfur compounds. A flavonoid…
Sadly, the onion is often thought of as a flavor-enhancing condiment, instead of as a vegetable! Here is some insight to the value of onions and all the creative ways you can get more onions into your diet.
