Onion

Juicy Trivia

Onions are members of the lily family, cultivated for 6000 years and have long been reported to cure or prevent every ailment known to man. Louise Pasteur declared the onion as antibacterial in the mid 1800’s

Ever wondered why cutting onions make you cry when you chop them? An enzyme called Lachrymatory-factor synthase, is released into the air once the surface of onion is cut into and causes the teary reaction.

During the American civil war in 1864 General Ulysses S. Grant wired a directive to the war department to save his troops who were suffering from dysentery “I will not move my army without onions!” Three trainloads arrived the following day!

Jason Says...

Onions contain the mineral chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar and so are perfect to add to a salad. They also have the added benefit of packing a punch in the taste department!

Juice or Smoothie?

Rather than juice, raw onion is best enjoyed in salads.

Juicy Benefits

Onion can help to lower blood pressure and decrease the risk of cancer. They can show significant blood sugar lowering action so helpful when treating diabetes. Onions have also been used to treat asthma, relieve congestion, protect against gastric ulcers and reduce inflammation.

Onions are good for heart health by helping to prevent plaque build up, thinning blood, improving bone density and excellent support for bone and connective tissue. Onion can help reduce the risk of Parkinson disease.

High in vitamin C, onions are a good source of dietary fibre and folic acid. Onions also contain the flavonoid ‘quercetin’ which is a compound that can help delay or slow the oxidative damage to cells and tissue of the body.

Research

A cohort study led by Dorant E for ‘The Department of Epidemiology, University of Limburg’, Maastricht, The Netherlands. Started in 1986 with 120,852 men and women ranging in age from 55 to 69 years and concluded there was evidence for a strong inverse association between onion consumption and stomach carcinoma incidence.

Compounds from onion have been reported to have a range of health benefits, which include anti-carcinogenic properties, anti-platelet activity, anti-thrombotic activity, anti-asthmatic and antibiotic effects.

Vitamins, Minerals and Extras

Vitamin A, C, B1 thiamine B2 riboflavin, B3 niacin, B4 choline, B5 pantothenic acid, B6 pyridoxine, B7 biotin, B9 folic acid, potassium, calcium, copper, flouride, iron, zinc, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin

References

The complete Book of JuicingMichael T Murray N.D
The Doctors Book of Food Remedies - Selene Yeager
The Food Pharmacy - Jean Carper
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
www.onions-usa.org
www.livescience.com

Disclaimer

Please be aware that we are not Doctors, so it is important BEFORE making any changes that you consult with your GP or Medical Practitioner. The suggestions above are not meant as an alternative to any current medical treatment so please DO NOT stop taking any medications you are on. They are also not an endorsement of their effectiveness, nor a recommendation that they should be followed but instead, provided for informational purposes. None of the information on the Natural Juice Therapy site is intended or implied to treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease.

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