Health Benefits of White Onion

Onion is used in almost every household in India, I think there is hardly any dish in which this vegetable is not used. Onions enhances the taste of every dish but we all use red onions and white onions have been ignored for a long time now. As per experts, they are super healthy and are loaded with vitamin-c, flavonoids, and phytonutrients. Dieticians also suggest including white onion in your summer diet. We tell you some reasons to include this superfood in your meal at least once a day.

Keeps bloating at bay 

People who have bloating issues must add white onion to their meals. It works as a probiotic and has a resistant starch that is beneficial for your stomach. 

• Helps you stay cool 

It is well known that onions help in staying cool during the summer season. People who experience night sweats can eat white onions and enjoy the goodness of this cool vegetable.  

• Loaded with nutrients 

White onion is fully loaded with nutrients. It has Vitamin C that acts as a powerful antioxidant in your body, it also protects your cells against damage caused by free radicals. Onions are also rich in B vitamins, including folate (B9) and pyridoxine, which help in improving metabolism. They are also a great source of potassium. 

• May improve heart health 

This vegetable is filled with antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation and reduce cholesterol levels as well. All of this works towards improving your heart health. 

• Improves immunity 

Selenium is present in Onion, which makes this vegetable effective for increasing immune levels. It also plays an important role in the management of viral and allergic issues. 

• Benefits hair 

As we all know onion juice is a very well-known home remedy for hair loss. It also helps to restore hair shine and help prevent dandruff.

• Help Control Blood Sugar

You can eat them in salads or use them in dishes as well.