ONIONS in the juices:-
Here are some of the reasons why onions are included in the juices:
Anemia: The high content of iron in onion makes it beneficial for the treatment of anemia.
Anti-coagulant: Just by eating half a medium raw onion daily can
significantly lower cholesterol and help prevent heart attacks.
Anti-inflammatory: The anti-inflammatory agents in onion are useful in
reducing the symptoms of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and
gout.
Anti-septic: Fights infection bacteria, including E.coli
and salmonella, and is effective against tuberculosis and infections of
the urinary tract, such as cystitis.
Blood pressure: Whether
you eat it raw or cooked, onions help to lower blood pressure naturally.
It also thins the blood, dissolve blood clots and clear the blood of
unhealthy fats.
Cholesterol: Eating half a medium raw onion
daily significantly helps to correct thrombosis, lower the LDL
cholesterol and prevents heart attacks.
Colon cancer,
prevention: Fructo-oligosaccharides in onions stimulate the growth of
good bacteria in the colon and help reduce the risk of tumors developing
in the colon.
Constipation and flatulence: Add plenty onion in your cooking to help relieve chronic constipation and flatulence.
Diabetes: Chromium in onion helps diabetics' cells respond
appropriately to bringing down the insulin level and improve glucose
tolerance.
Diuretic and blood cleansing: Help counter fluid retention, arthritis and gout.
Immune booster: The pungency increases blood circulation and causes
sweating. Useful in cold weather to ward off infection, reduce fever and
sweat out colds and flu.
Osteoporosis: A compound has recently
been identified in onions that prevents the activities of breaking down
bone. Especially beneficial for women who are at risk for osteoporosis
as they go through menopause.
Respiratory: Mix equal amounts of
onion juice and honey and take 3-4 teaspoons of this mixture daily. It
helps liquefy mucus and prevents its further formation. It is also one
of the best preventive potion against common cold.
Sexual debility: Onion is a potent aphrodisiac and stands second only to garlic. For this, the white variety is most effective.
Urinary tract infection: Boil some onion in water till half of the
water evaporated. Sieve the onion water, leave to cool and drink. The
anti-bacterial properties help to relieve the burning sensation in
urination.
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