Dr. Natasha Campbell - McBride, author of the bestselling book Gut and Psychology Syndrome, recommends frequent
consumption of onions (and garlic) as one of the top ten ways to enjoy robust health.
Regular
consumption of onions helps lower your risk of heart disease, arteriosclerosis, cancer, and upper respiratory conditions.
Several observational studies have looked at the link between increased
consumption of onions and a reduced risk of certain types of cancers, including stomach, breast, colon, prostate and ovarian.
Researchers looked at
the consumption of onion between 0 to 14 and 0 to 22 portions per week and found that there was an inverse association between the frequency of allium vegetable consumption and the risk of several common cancers.
6 weeks of daily
consumption of an onion extract was found to increase not just glutathione, but also the antioxidants catalase and superoxide dismutase.
Not exact matches
So in order to feel a little better about my junk
consumption, I caramelized
onions for a good 40 minutes or so then whipped them into a big container
of Greek yogurt with a few other flavors.
The campaign linked Vidalias to the beloved Shrek character and his affinity for
onions and their many layers, resulting in skyrocketing national coverage
of the Vidalia ® brand and increased
consumption among kids, reaching a new target demographic.
A 1996 study looked at whether increased
onion consumption could decrease the risk
of stomach cancer.
Researchers conducted a body dual - energy x-ray absorptiometry and found that bone density increased as the frequency
of onion consumption increased.
Finally, creating the parmesan topping bypasses
consumption of the fried
onion pieces that normally top green bean casseroles, saving you from additional unwanted fats.
A study among Asians has also suggested that a reduction in the
consumption of red meats, processed meat products such as bacon and sausages as well as dairy products such as cheese (warra in Yorubaland), full pasteurised milk, butter, some margarine may be beneficial in reducing the risks
of cancer, especially if this is combined with an increased intake
of foods containing a high dosage
of lycophenes such as tomatoes, sweet red peppers, red
onions, carrots, broccoli, ans spinach.
, New insights into the effects
of onion consumption on lipid mediators using a diet - induced model
of hypercholesterolemia, 2017
The crude, concentrated extract
of onion concentrates the antimicrobial, expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties
of the herb, and needs to be diluted in water for oral
consumption.
You can get more methionine by increasing your dietary
consumption of meat, fish, beans, eggs, garlic, lentils,
onions, and seeds.
Garlic,
onion, leeks, and shallots - In a study
of centenarians (people living over 100 years
of age), it was found that high garlic and
onion consumption was one
of the factors that surveys revealed may have partial involvement in their longevity.
One study
of overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) found that red
onion consumption reduced LDL cholesterol levels (64).
-- Taking selenium supplements and increasing
consumption of foods high in selenium (Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, garlic,
onions, etc.).
Any attempt to relate GI to the influence
of vegetable
consumption on depression is thwarted by the fact that the most commonly consumed vegetable by far in the United States is potatoes (25), with most varieties and methods
of cooking resulting in a high GI (26), whereas the next 6 most commonly consumed vegetables (tomatoes,
onions, head lettuce, sweet corn, romaine and leaf lettuce, and chili peppers) all have low GIs (25).
Meat - based baby food is a treat
of ill or convalescent cats, but is not balanced for cat
consumption and may contain
onion in the ingredients.
must prevent the
consumption of certain veggies like
onions and garlic, no nuts in their diet.