White Onion

Description

White onions are excellent source of antioxidants that contain more than 25 different types of flavonoids which avert oxidizing of healthy cells and lowers the risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

Health Benefits Of White Onions

Promotes Gut Health

Packed with fiber and prebiotics, white onions feed the gut bacteria and uplift digestive health. Immensely rich in prebiotic inulin and fructo oligosaccharides adding white onions in the meal plan can help increase gut-friendly bacteria, regularize bowel movements and treat gastrointestinal woes.

Potent Blood Thinner

White onion is known to work as a natural blood thinning agent. The goodness of flavonoids and sulfur compounds helps in thinning of the blood, which helps to improve blood circulation in veins and arteries and prevent the formation of blood clots.

Augments Heart Health

Bestowed with antioxidants and phytonutrients, white onion combat inflammation, diminish triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels, thus hold a key role in optimizing cardiac function. While strong anti-inflammatory traits of white onion help to control high blood pressure, prevent the build-up of plaque in the arteries and lowers the risk of heart diseases.

Promotes Sleep Quality

The presence of L-tryptophan, amino acids in white onions acts as a natural sedative agent that may work to induce sound sleep. Apart from this it also helps in easing stress, calm the minds and assist in getting a night of good quality sleep.

White onions are key in a multitude of recipes to bring savory flavor to a dish. More than almost any other vegetable, white onions are used widely across cuisines of the world. It adds irresistible savory flavor to any dish. We’ve got quick pickled onions that add a bright zing to your tacos and pizza, or caramelized onions that add sweet savory flavor to dips and pizzas. You can also use them on sandwiches, in grilled cheese, in dips, or even as an appetizer: pickled, roasted or fried onion rings.