First, prevent and slow down aging.
Onion can prevent the generation of age-related substances, and it also contains a substance called flavonoids from Dendrobium bark, which is a powerful antioxidant and can inhibit the aging caused by free radicals.
Second, improve skin color and skin quality.
Onion is rich in a substance called glutathione, which can inhibit the production of melanin and effectively improve symptoms such as dermatitis, eczema, urticaria or liver spots. Glutathione is one of the peptides containing sulfur-containing amino acids, and also has antioxidant effect, which can improve liver function, thus promoting fat metabolism and helping to lose weight. In addition, the flavonoids in Dendrobium bark mentioned above have more anti-ultraviolet effects, so it is beneficial to whitening.
Third, improve and treat constipation.
The sulfur minerals contained in onion can promote intestinal peristalsis, and it is also rich in soluble dietary fiber, which can also stimulate gastrointestinal movement, while oligosaccharides can resist the reproduction of bad bacteria in the intestine. The efficacy of these substances can effectively improve and treat constipation.
Fourth, detoxify and clear blood.
According to scientists' research, if a person can eat enough onions every week, the fibrinolytic activity in his blood will be very high, that is, dissolving fibers will make the blood circulation smooth, which shows that onions also have the function of detoxifying and clearing blood, www.en55.com.
Fifth, lower blood sugar.
According to experts, onions also have the function of lowering blood sugar and will not cause hypoglycemia. It can be said that it is a safe and effective healthy food, which is worth recommending to everyone.
Nutritional value of onion
Bulbs of Liliaceae herb onion are cultivated all over China. Summer harvest. When in use, the dry or damaged scales on the outside are torn off and cleaned.
[Taste] Sweet, slightly pungent, slightly warm. It can strengthen stomach, promote digestion, regulate qi and regulate stomach.
[References] Contains vitamin B 1. B2, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron, caffeic acid, cinnamic acid, erucic acid, protocatechuic acid, quercetin and polysaccharide; Contains volatile oil and other components, mainly a mixture containing sulfide; It also contains prostaglandin and active ingredients that activate hemolytic fibrin.
It has many pharmacological effects; Enhance gastrointestinal tension and increase secretion; Reduce cholesterol, relax blood vessels, reduce the resistance of peripheral blood vessels and coronary arteries, and antagonize pressor substances such as catecholamine in human body; Can kill staphylococcus aureus, diphtheria bacillus and trichomonas vaginalis. It has a certain diuretic effect and can promote the excretion of sodium salt.
【 Usage 】 Used for diet loss, abdominal distension or diarrhea. Modern medicine is also used for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease and so on.
[Usage] Pour the juice, stir fry and eat.
[Note] When eating, it is advisable to have a certain spicy taste, and it is not advisable to heat it for too long. Use with caution for patients with lung and stomach heat, yin deficiency and blurred vision.
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Soak onion: 500g or appropriate amount of onion, cut into 2-6 petals, put in a pickle jar and soak for 2-4 days (only soak for 1-2 days in hot days) until it tastes sour and slightly spicy.
This product can strengthen stomach and increase gastric acid. Can be used for patients with dyspepsia, anorexia or gastric acid deficiency.