Amazing importance of onion skin you need to know

Thousands of people cook using onions; as a matter of fact, some people cannot eat some meals if onions are not added to it because of the unique flavour it adds to food.

In this part of the world, the onion skin is usually peeled off and discarded same way the chaff from the beans is being blown away. People would rather concentrate on the onion bulb itself and focus on the ‘useful’ part of it.

Onions are rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, sulphuric compounds and other phytochemicals. They contain an appreciable amount of polyphenols which helps to reduce the advancement of cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

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The polyphenols contained in onions helps increase the ratio of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Thus, it is important for weight and health management and could also help to prevent diseases.

It should be noted that the polyphenol content in onion is higher than the one found in garlic. There are so many health benefits that could be gotten from onion skin too.

What many people do not know is that the onion skin that is being peeled off is equally important. After going through this article, you would stop disposing the onion skin you peel off as they contain a higher amount of polyphenol.

The outer layer of the onion bulb is very important as it could help to improve the skin. this part of the onion is usually rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants. The onion skin also contains quercetin, a powerful pigment which helps prevent clogged arteries and reduce hypertension.

It is essential to preserve the skin of the onions peeled as it contains anticancer, antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

This means that colon cancer, gastrointestinal problems, and cardiovascular disease can be prevented when the onion skin is being used judiciously.

To benefit from the goodness embedded in the onion skins, you can collect some of the skins in a jar and pour boiled water on them. Cover the jar with a lid and allow the onion skins to get soaked. After a while, the soaked onion skin could be sieved and removed. The resulting filtrate can be taken as a tea before going to bed.

Drinking this before bedtime would help relax your nerves and muscles. Those who have sleep disorders can take this because the quercetin pigment has sedative properties.

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Since the onion skin is not edible, it could be added to soups and stews. Studies have shown that adding onion skin to a diet will aid peristaltic movements of the colon.

The insoluble fibers contained in the onion skin can help get rid of the toxins in the intestine. However, this therapy is not suitable for everyone. Lactating mothers and pregnant women should always consult their doctors before taking anything.

Irrespective of this, onions would always remain versatile as they are considered to be an essential ingredient in the preparation of many dishes.

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