An onion is an ordinary vegetable that adds a powerful extraordinary punch of flavor and nutrition to any recipe. I add onions to soups, stews, casseroles, entrees, slow cooker meals, and other savory dishes. Onions are full of antioxidants that boost the immune system and anti-inflammatory nutrients that reduce inflammation and pain throughout the body.
Studies show that eating strongly flavored onions can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and reduce the risk of contracting several types of cancer including colon, breast, and ovarian cancer. Which onions should you choose?Small yellow and purple (sometimes called dark red) onions have more healthy phytonutrients than large sweet mild white onions. The stronger the smell and the more your eyes water when you peel them, the more healthy nutrients the onion contains.
Studies show that eating strongly flavored onions can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and reduce the risk of contracting several types of cancer including colon, breast, and ovarian cancer. Which onions should you choose?Small yellow and purple (sometimes called dark red) onions have more healthy phytonutrients than large sweet mild white onions. The stronger the smell and the more your eyes water when you peel them, the more healthy nutrients the onion contains.
I love purple onions. Cooking them brings out the flavor and releases the healthy nutrients. Sauteing or stir-frying onions preserves more of the nutrition than boiling them. If you are going to consume the liquid in the dish, such as a soup or stew, then boiling them is fine. Since milder white onions have far fewer nutrients, use them sparingly. You may prefer a milder sweet onion when you are going to use it raw on sandwiches or in salads.
I highly recommend Jo Robinson's wonderful book, Eating on the Wild Side, for more information about the wildly wonderful health benefits of onions. The book also explains which fruits and vegetables are the healthiest, shares tips on where to buy the most nutritious produce, has lots of easy recipes, and gives practical advice on the benefits of eating real food.
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