Benefits of Broken Onion
In
my childhood, my grandparents normally use the onion after breaking with hands.
But now-a-days, the onion is used after cutting with knife. I try to find
answer and asked old persons why to break onion instead of cutting it. I found
some scientific reasons behind it; the onion cut with the knife are exposed
more to the open air than the onion broken with force. When an onion is exposed
to open air, the process of evaporation took place and the quantity of
evaporation changed the taste and nutritional value of the onion. The onion is
the only vegetable which reacts to the gases and chemicals available in air due
to quantity of Sulfur in the onion. We are aware that the sulfuric acid is
known as strongest acid and can react with metals. Therefore, cutting onion
with knife can lead to a chemical process with result in creation of Sulfuric
Acid. Even the sulfur which is found in onions; is not equally saturated
inside onions. A recent study in Washington University explains that the upper
layers of onion comprise more quantity of Sulfur.
The last inner layer of the onion contains effective anti-oxide which helps in longevity and keeps young age longer.
The last inner layer of the onion contains effective anti-oxide which helps in longevity and keeps young age longer.
Benefits of Broken Onion:
(i) Growth of Hairs:
The people who suffers
from baldness and recommended to take Vitamin-E capsules by the doctors; can take
broken onion which is easier to digest and contain more Vitamin-E than
capsules. Even the onion’s water can be applied on scalp to increase the growth
of hairs, it also reduces the number of grey hairs. In case, the hairs are not growing
due to Alopecia Areata then onions’ juice is recommended to cure the hair loss.
(ii) Healthy Bones:
The broken onions
comprise various ingredients which strengthen the bones. The Bern University
after making experiments on mice, found that one gram of onion strengthens 17%
bones of mice. The onions reduce the oxidative stress and decrease the bone
loss in the old age people and helpful in preventing osteoporosis.
The people from ancient
times used onion without cutting it, to eat through breaking with force;
because it improves the health of bones. In each recipe, the onions are used in
vegetables and every person should eat in plenty for improving the health of
bones.
(iii) Improved functioning of Heart:
The broken onions are
best for the heart and most of the heart diseases are cured from it. The onions
reduce the bad cholesterol level of the body and prevents heart attack.
(iv) Curing Stomach Ulcers:
The broken onions treat the sore mouth and
throat, bronchitis, and even the parasitic worms. It is well known that the
onions are applied directly to the skin in case of insect bites, wounds, warts
etc. due to its effectiveness in curing skin diseases.
(V) Immunity Booster:
The antioxidant which
protects the cells from damage and improves the immunity of the body, i.e.
Vitamin C is found in onion. Onions are also rich in Vitamin B and improve the
metabolism system for efficient function of nerves.
(vi) Fights Cancer:
In order to fight Cancer,
the doctors recommend eating vegetables of Allium genus i.e. Onions and Garlic.
The broken onion is rich in sulfur which decrease the development of tumour
and prevents Cancer.
(vii) Controls Blood Sugar:
The diabetes is a common
disease all over the world, the broken red coloured onions contain quercetin
and sulfur compounds which possess anti-diabetic effects on the body. It
regulates the blood sugar level and interact with small intestine, pancreas,
fat tissue and liver.
(viii) Improves Digestive System:
The digestion is improved
from intake of fiber and prebiotics and the broken onions are rich in prebiotics
which help in absorption of calcium in the body. It also reduces the chances of
stone in the stomach.
The people suffering with
‘lack of appetite’ and ‘gallbladder disorders’ are recommended by doctors to
take broken onions.
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