Nutritionist Elena Solomatina: eating onions is one of the types of cancer prevention.
Doctor Solomatina advised Russians to include regular onions in their diet (in the absence of contraindications). According to her, this affordable vegetable effectively improves the body's defenses against cancer.
Solomatina explained: the powerful antioxidants bioflavonoids contained in onions make them a fighter against cancer. The nutritionist clarified: although onions are not a medicine for destroying existing tumor cells, thanks to their antioxidants they are quite capable of reducing the risk of developing new malignant neoplasms.
It also contains other substances that improve the body's resistance to various ailments.
“Onions contain various substances: organosulfur components and apigenin, like honey. They contain various allicins, like garlic,” Channel Five quotes the expert as saying.
What else is a regular onion good for?
It strengthens the heart.The flavonoid quercetin in onions has an anti-inflammatory effect and improves heart health. Eating the vegetable reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing blood pressure and cholesterol.
Strengthens bones. Eating onions improves bone mineral density. Onions are rich in antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress, which reduces bone loss, which is especially useful for women in menopause.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about how, by adjusting your diet, you can significantly reduce the risk of stroke.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Elena Solomatina Healthy lifestyle nutritionist, PhD