Onions are an amazing food choice to promote our health, and remain one of the healthiest vegetables we can consume due to their unique compounds and multiple ways of promoting our health. The liquid from onions antibacterial and anti-fungal properties are unmatched by almost any other vegetable or other food choice. Simply wash two organic onions, quarter them or cut them in half, leaving the skin on. Add the onions to 4 cups of water and bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for at least 15 minutes. Strain the warm liquid into a glass, and let cool to your desired temperature before enjoying. You can add raw organic honey or ginger for taste.
Now, lets discuss the amazing health benefits of boiling onions and consuming the liquid.
1. Boiling onions and consuming the liquid can provide us with many different vitamins, minerals and other healthy nutrients. Just one cup is a great source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, potassium and folate among many others. The liquid from onions of also a great source of dietary fibre, antioxidants and antibacterial properties.
2. Similar to the nutrition mentioned above, boiling onions and consuming the liquid can provide powerful and unique antioxidants that can provide numerous health benefits, such as naturally boosting the immune system, reducing free radicals and reducing the risk of developing illness and disease. This liquid has over 25 different varieties of flavonoid antioxidants alone and a potent antioxidant known as anthocyanins.
3. Boing onions and consuming the liquid may also help to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. This is often attributed to the unique compound allium. As well, the liquid from onions contain cancer fighting compounds such as sulfur compounds and flavonoid antioxidants. Not only that, but this mixture contains quercetin and fisetin, potent antioxidants that can be helpful in this regard.
4. Liquid from boiling onions and consuming it regularly can also provide benefits for those individuals with diabetes or those at risk of developing diabetes. It can help to reduce fasting blood sugar levels as well as help regulate blood sugar control. Also the quercetin and sulfur compounds have been found to have anti diabetic effects.
5. Boiling onions and consuming the liquid can help to fight and reduce unwanted bacteria in the body due to its potent antibacterial properties. Quercetin has been found in studies to be especially helpful for fighting unwanted bacteria as well as its potent sulfur compounds and anti-fungal properties. This, along with the other benefits mentioned previously can help to reduce illness and common cold and flu symptoms.
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