Eating onions every day for a week will do this to your body. Well, you may be surprised to learn that onions are pretty complex! Although they may have a bad reputation, they’re a vegetable so that means they’re packed full of healthy things your body needs., how to pick the perfect onion and how to store your new favourite veggie so you don’t waste money! #Onions #OnionHealthBenefits #WeightLoss Timestamps: Intro - 0:00 Reason#1: 01:31 Reason#2: 02:08 Reason#3: 02:44 Reason#4: 03:03 Reason#5: 03:33 Reason#6: 04:03 Reason#7: 04:28 Reason#8: 04:51 Reason#9: 05:51 Reason#10: 05:51 Reason#11: 06:16 Reason#12: 06:50 Resaon#13: 07:20 Reason#14: 07:54 Music: null Summary: Reason #1 They pack a punch. Not just in how they taste, but in the way they can help your body, too. Just one onion can give you a considerable dose of vitamins, minerals and fiber. And as we know fiber is great for keeping you regular. Not to mention if you’re looking to lose weight these vegetables are super low in calories. According to the USDA Food Composition Databases, one medium onion has just 44 calories but delivers a considerable dose of those important vitamins, minerals and that fiber we mentioned before. Reason #2 Your heart loves onions! Let the love affair begin because onions contain all kinds of benefits when it comes to your heart. Onions can even lower your risk of heart disease. The US National Library of Medicine says onions have the power to lower cholesterol levels and a decrease in heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure. Maybe you’ve heard that red wine also contains heart - protective qualities, but according to Medical Daily eating an onion is even better! Reason #4 Onions are up for a fight. Researchers at The National Center for Biotechnology Information say veggies of the Allium Genus like garlic and onions have been linked to a lower risk of certain cancers like stomach and colorectal. Not to mention The US National Library of Medicine lists onions as one of the vegetables that can possibly put the brakes on tumour growth. If that doesn’t count as a wonder veggie, then we don’t know what does. Reason #5 If you’re diabetic listen up because our friend the onion can help control your blood sugar. Specifically fresh red onion. In a study cited by PubMed Central with 42 people who have type 2 diabetes the results show eating red onion reduced fasting blood sugar levels by about 40 milligrams per decilitre after just 4 hours. So next time you’re at the grocery store mix it up and grab some red onion to add to your next meal! Reason #6 Dairy takes most of the credit for this one, but onion juice actually helps support strong bones, too! The US National Library of Medicine reports daily consumption of onion juice can improve bone density which can help prevent osteoporosis. A disease that causes bones to become weak and even break from things like falling or even sneezing. Reason #7 Not convinced onions are super vegetables yet? Well, a study done by the School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University in Korea says onions can even help fight against dangerous bacteria such as E. coli! It’s even believed that onion extract can curb the growth of bacteria that is a major public concern in developing parts of the world. Reason #8 They’re good for your gut. Move over yogurt because onions are here for your belly too. Onions are rich with fiber and probiotics which are those good bacteria your gut needs to benefit digestive health and improve immune function according to The US National Library of Medicine. Reason #9 Onions can help get rid of that nasty cold. Every hear of onion-honey syrup? Well according to StyleCraze.com adding this honey - onion mixture to your routine can boost your health! Just cook some onion slices with a half cup of honey until the onions turn translucent and soft, and there you have it! A spoonful of this every 3 to 4 hours can help you feeling better in no time. Reason #10 Onions may not smell the best, but they can actually help with your breathing. Especially when is comes those with asthma. Onions contain something called quercetin. An antioxidant that can help reduce histamine, which is what makes you sneeze, cry or itch! Onions can also promote an anti-inflammatory response in the body according to Medical Daily.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Bestie : https://goo.gl/tUqro6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestieinc/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Medical Disclaimer: https://pastebin.com/xLmigD6i Website: www.bestie.com