Onion Health benefits

 Onion

Introduction

Onion is a fruit kind vegetable.it belongs to Allium family of a plants.Onions change in size, shape, shading, and flavor. The most widely recognized sorts are red, yellow, and white onions. The flavor of these vegetables can go from sweet and succulent to sharp, hot, and impactful, frequently relying upon the season where individuals develop and burn-through them.

Onion is used in cooking and ayurvedic medicine uses.onion grows underground.It has many white layers on its inside.Onions not only provide flavor, they also provide important nutrients and health-promoting phytochemicals.onions have higher levels of organic sulfur compounds.there is a high concentration of flavonoids in the outer layers of onion flesh.Onions form the basis of a wide variety of dishes, whether eaten raw, sautéed, baked, steamed or boiled.

Onion Native

In many case study,researches described that onion is originates from Iran, Central Asia.Onions were used in Egyptian burials, as evidenced by onion traces found in the eye sockets of Ramesses IV.Traces of onions recovered from Bronze Age settlements in China suggest that onions were used as far back as 5000 BC.

Onion Nutritional values

Onion contains calories, carbohydrates, Proteins Fibers ,fats,sugar, potassium, magnesium, Vitamin C,Vitamin B6

Types of onion

1) Bermuda Onions 

Bermuda onions are great for both stuffing and baking, mainly because of their large size. 

2) Boiling Onion

They are a great dry onion that can be kept for a long time in a pantry.

3) Chive Onion

chives are a type of onion, and they are perfect for making salads and soups

4) Cipollini Onion 

Cipollini onions are usually a beige or brown color, and they have a rich, sweet taste. If you want the perfect onion to caramelize or roast.

5) Cocktail Onion

They are often used to garnish cocktails and in recipes for various cheese and bread.

6) Creole Onion

Small and red, Creole onions are very spicy, and they are perfect for adding a little kick to your dish.

7) Egyptian Onion

They can be eaten both raw and used for various cooking recipes.

8) Green Onion

Also called a spring onion, green onions are great in dishes such as sandwiches, stir-fry dishes, and various types of dips.

9) Leek Onions

Leeks are very versatile onions and they go great with meats, such as bacon. 

10) Maui Onion

With a sweet and juicy flavor, Maui onions are great when marinated, grilled, or caramelized. 

11) Mayan Sweet Onion

The Mayan sweet onion can be found in the United States during the fall and winter months, and they are very juicy and mild, especially when eaten fresh. 

12) Pearl Onion

they are perfect for pickling and for making your gravy taste even yummier.

13) Pickling Onion

Pickling onions are very strong and pungent. They are great for casseroles and in fact, they can be used as a substitute for almost any other type of onion. They are also frequently pickled, hence their name.

14) Red Onion

They are good when added to salads and sandwiches, and you often see red onions on antipasto trays as well.

15) Red Wing Onion

Naturally red in color, hence their name, Red Wing onions are very mild and, therefore, they are great for adding to sandwiches and salads. 

16) Shallot

They are usually used in recipes for dips, sauces, and dressings, and they have a very delicate, mild flavor

17) Spanish Onion

Great for stuffing and for making the perfect onion rings, Spanish onions look a lot like regular yellow onions and have a sweet taste

18) Texas-Supa Sweet Onion

Also called the Supersweet onion, these onions actually have a mild, delicate taste. They are often used for sandwiches, salads, and even certain types of salsa.

19) Torpedo Onion

Torpedo onions have a lot of sweetness to them, and they are excellent when either pickled or grilled until they’re tender. These are a red Italian specialty onion.

20) Tropea Lunga Onion

The mild flavor makes them perfect to eat raw, though they are great for pickling and roasting as well.

21) Vidalia Onion

Vidalia onions are extremely sweet, making them the perfect onion for eating raw. Add them to your favorite hamburger or other sandwiches.

22) Walla Walla Sweet Onion

They are usually either eaten raw or cooked only slightly, and you can find them in recipes for quiche, pizza, pasta, and a variety of salads.

23) Welsh Onion

They are also known under the names of bunching onion, long green onion, and they are actually a type of scallion rather than an onion.

24) White Onion

White onions have a very pungent, strong flavor and should only be used when a strong flavor is what you want. They can be used in a variety of dishes for certain salads and general cooking purposes, and their color can be white or slightly brown.

25) Yellow Onion

yellow onions are used for numerous recipes, especially when you’re looking for a kick to your dish.Yellow onions are one of the most common onion types.

26) Brown Onion

The flavor of a brown onion is a bit too strong and spicy to be eaten raw, but they make for the perfect cooking onion. They are great as caramelized onions, onions for soups, and make for great dried onions too.

Health benefits of Onion

1) onions are helpful for induce good sleep.

2) onion  can control sugar levels, blood pressure.

3) onion is good source of Proteins,so it is good for bone density,nails and hair growth.

4) onion is helpful in reduce bad cholesterol which keeps your heart healthy.

5) consuming raw onion is good sharp memory and improves nerve system.

6) onion can cure common cough,fever and allergies.

7) Onion juice is said to treat insect bite, bee bite and even burnt skin.

8) Keep a small piece of onion under your nostril and inhale, this is one of the best steps to use in order to slow down or stop nose bleeding.

9) Onion is considered as the best natural blood purifier and it clears the blood and removes the toxins present in the body.

10) The quantity of sulphur in raw onion is high. It helps you in protecting you from many types of cancer.

Note: excess of any fruit, vegetable or spice may harmful for your helth.