According to experts, red onions are more useful than white onions.
It is believed that it contains twice as many antioxidants as white onions. This provides a strong anti-inflammatory effect of red onion.
Red onions are rich in "anthocyanins". It is these ingredients that give it such an unusual color. Anthocyanins strengthen the immune system, blood vessels, slow down the aging process in the body at the cellular level, rejuvenate the body. Anthocyanins affect the body against glaucoma.
Red onion contains a unique substance "quercetin". Quercetin has strong antispasmodic, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties.
It should be noted that the concentration of nutrients is higher in the top layer of the onion. For this reason, you need to carefully peel the red onion.
Red onion improves digestion, has an antiseptic effect on the intestines, accelerates metabolic processes and the breakdown of fats, helps to lose weight.
Red onion has a repellent effect. Most children do not like onions, especially raw onions. Red onions have a softer, sweeter taste than white onions, so they can be added to salads and sandwiches prepared for children in small quantities raw.
Scientists have shown that people who eat red onions often lower the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood. This prevents the development of many diseases of the cardiovascular system. Doctors recommend eating 3-5 onions a week.
Red onions also lower blood sugar levels, which is why diabetics should include this vegetable in their diet.
Sulfur-rich red onion improves the condition of the skin, nails and hair. On the other hand, sulfur improves the body's hematopoietic function and cleanses the blood.
Red onion is very good for colds, flu, coughs, improves the condition of the gums - has anti-inflammatory effect, strengthens the gums.
From ancient times the red onion was used in the treatment of potency problems in men.
In some diseases, red onions are undesirable. Red onion is contraindicated in diseases of the kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract, skin