People believe onions have specific health benefits. It is often suggested the stronger the onion flavour, the more healthy the onion. Some highlights are:-
- Onions are very low in fat and calories, 100g of onion, only contains 60cal, and trace of fat.
- Some homeopathic treatments for hay fever contain onion, so it's suggested eating more onions could reduce hay fever symptoms.
- Onion, garlic and leek could be used in savoury dishes in place of salt; a healthier flavour alternative.
- For some people, eating onions may assist with lowering cholesterol in the blood.
- Onions are high in vitamin C.
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