Onion

Vanquishes bacteria

The anti-bacterial qualities of the onion, along with its ability to prevent infections are most highly regarded. Its juice contains phytoncides – natural anti-bacterial substances. It’s worth knowing that first and foremost raw onion is rich in anti-bacterial substances and even when boiled or steamed it is still beneficial.

 

Lowers cholesterol, strengthens the heart and prevents cancer

Onion helps in the fight against cholesterol, as it significantly reduces its level. It also has a thinning effect on the blood, lessening risks of veins clotting and lowers blood pressure, protecting the heart. There’s wide ranging research being carried out, whose goal is to ascertain whether the daily use of onion and onion based products can lessen risks of cancers.

Without onions there would be no Egyptian pyramids...The onion’s history goes back at least 3,000 years and its origins are from central Asia and India. Thanks to the Romans it reached Europe and Christopher Columbus  spread them beyond the ocean. Drawings of the onion have even been discovered in Egypt’s pyramids - they were food for the slaves who built them, as they successfully prevented the spread of diseases. Today the onion is cultivated all over the world and is an essential ingredient in cuisines on all the continents.