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11 Great Benefits Of Onions by Hintboy: 2:26am On Apr 23, 2018 |
Onions have been used for thousands of years as an ingredient in various dishes by many cultures around the world. They are also very versatile because they can be used to cook different kinds of meals and they are even useful for natural medicine. Onions are part of the allium family of vegetables and herbs, which also includes chives, garlic, scallions, and leeks. Allium vegetables have been cultivated for centuries for their characteristic, pungent flavors and for their medicinal properties. They vary in size, shape, color, and flavor. The most common types are red, yellow, and white onions. Flavors can be sweet and juicy to sharp, spicy, and pungent, often depending on the season in which they are grown and consumed. The nutrients contained in onions make them not only flavorful, but also helpful. One cup of chopped onion contains approximately: a) 64 calories b) 15 grams of carbohydrate c) 0 grams of fat d) 3 grams of fiber e) 2 grams of protein f) 0 grams of cholesterol g) 7 grams of sugar h) 10% or more of the daily value for vitamin C, vitamin B-6 and manganese. i) They also contain small amounts of calcium, iron, folate, magnesium , phosphorus and potassium and the antioxidants quercetin and sulfur. HEALTH BENEFITS OF ONIONS Read more @ https://correctfeed..co.ke/2018/04/11-great-benefits-of-onions.html?m=1 cc sissy3 dominique |
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