== The benefits of Onions are ==
*The Allium family of vegetables, which includes onions, garlic, leeks and scallions, are known to have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as anti-diabetic and anti-cancer effects. Epidemiological studies have found that increased consumption of Allium vegetables is associated with lower risk of [[gastric Cancer]] and [[prostate Cancer]]. These vegetables contain protective substances called organosulfur compounds, which are released when the vegetables are chopped, crushed or chewed. These compounds prevent the development of cancers by detoxifying carcinogens, halting cancer cell growth and preventing tumors from obtaining a blood supply.
*Onions helps lower blood pressure and [[cholesterol]]: It lowers LDL Cholesterol : the sulfides in onion act to lower fat levels inside the body, targeting the bad kind of cholesterol, or the LDL (low density lipoprotein). Low LDL levels would ensure that the blood vessels and the heart remain healthy and functioning well. * They prevent bone loss, reduce airway inflammation and conatin contain cancer-fighting enzymes.
*In addition to the organosulfur compounds, onions also contain high concentrations of [[flavonoids]].
*Onions contain potent cancer-fighting enzymes; onion consumption has been shown to help lower the risk of prostate and esophageal cancers and has also been linked to reduced mortality from coronary heart disease. Research suggests that they may help protect against stomach cancer. Onions contain sulfides that help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as a peptide that may help prevent bone loss by inhibiting the loss of calcium and other bone minerals.