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Well... onions can be bad for you IF you have skin irritation or eczema following skin contact with onion, tearing when the eyes are exposed to the aroma of onion, stomach distress or pain after eating onion. Actually, onions contain many healing properties and are rich in nutrients. It is considered to be a nutrient-dense plant, meaning they’re low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals. In fact, the medicinal properties of onions have been recognized since ancient times, when they were used to treat ailments like headaches, heart disease, mouth sores and scarring.
Onion is a plant and member of the Allium genus that also includes garlic, shallots, leeks and chives. Eating vegetables of the Allium genus like garlic and onions has been linked to a lower risk of certain cancers, including stomach and colorectal.
Onions contain antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation, decrease triglycerides and reduce cholesterol levels — all of which may lower heart disease risk. Their potent anti-inflammatory properties may also help reduce high blood pressure and protect against blood clots.
Onions are low in calories (one medium onion has just 44 calories) but delivers a considerable dose of vitamins and minerals. Onions are dietary sources of dietary fibre high in nutrients, including vitamin C, B (B9 and B6) vitamins, which play key roles in metabolism, red blood cell production, nerve function and also contains potassium.
Eating onions may also help control blood sugar, which is especially significant for people with diabetes or prediabetes and improve bone mineral density.
Onion contains chemicals that seem to reduce swelling (inflammation), reduce lung tightness in people with asthma.
Onions have been shown to inhibit the growth of potentially harmful bacteria like E. coli and S. aureus. They are also rich source of prebiotics, which help boost digestive health, improve bacterial balance in your gut and benefit your immune system.
THE MYTH ABOUT ONIONS:
Onions are rich in sulphuric compounds, which give them their pungent odor. According to the folklore, when placed on the feet or inside a room, these compounds infiltrate the body and it's said that it kills bacteria, viruses or purify the blood. According to the National Onion Association and other researchers have denied these allegations, claiming is a theory that dates back to the 1500's and it hasn't been found not enough evidence to prove this.
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