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Onions

Uncover the numerous health benefits of onions, including their role in reducing inflammation and supporting digestion. Elevate your health with this powerful ingredient!

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Whenever I think about onions, I think about the anti-inflammatory fact number.

This number indicates the properties the food has for decreasing inflammation in the body.  One large onion has so many powerful properties that I eat one every single day.  Be mindful that onions are an IBS trigger.    



​​A few healthy benefits and tips below, based on 1 large onion:

* Vitamin C, prevents lipids from oxidizing, fights against free radicals and lowers            LDL's, bad cholesterol

* Inflammation factor of 351, the highest number I have seen for any vegetable 

* Calcium, which supports blood clotting 

* Includes B Vitamins

* Solid mineral profile  

* Over 1400 mg of Sucrose, Glucose and Fructose, which are natural sugars

* Includes flavonoids, which prevents heart disease and anticancer properties

* Cleanses the liver with its sulfur properties

* Regulates blood pressure

* Improves LDL and increases HDL

* Such an incredible antioxidant



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​Sources:​

Artale, Joseph C. "Shallots: 20 Benefits, Nutrition, Side Effects & How Much to Eat." Myhealthopedia.Com, 21 Nov. 2025, myhealthopedia.com/shallots-benefits-nutrition-side-effects-uses/. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.​

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