Onions are the Favorite Part of a Meal

By Hklbrries

Over the years, families pass down their favorite recipes to be used for special occasions, family gatherings or simply an everyday meal at home.

Onions are a key ingredient for virtually every type of cuisine around the world. Whether diced, sliced, sauteed or caramelized, onions add zest to all type of soups, entrees and side dishes.

Onions are low in calories, yet add abundant flavor to a wide variety of foods. With only 30 calories per serving, onions are sodium-, fat- and cholesterol-free, and provide dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and other key nutrients.

Higher intakes of fruits and vegetables have been associated with a variety of health benefits. Research shows onions may help guard against many chronic diseases.

That's probably because onions contain generous amounts of a flavonoid called quercetin. Other sources are tea and apples, but research shows absorption of quercetin from onions is twice that from tea and more than three times that from apples.

Studies have shown quercitin protects against cataracts, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Onions also contain a variety of other naturally occurring chemicals known as organosulfur compounds, which have been linked to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

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