Beyond the great flavor enjoy the Health Benefits of Onion Flakes
Onion Flakes - Allium Cepa
Origin: United States
Used part: Bulb
Description:
The onion, a popular food that is used as a seasoning in most dishes, is also great for preventing and fighting hypertension and diseases related primarily to blood circulation and heart like high cholesterol or triglycerides.
Although eating large amounts of onion can irritate the stomach and cause gas, it does very well to health in general. There are many types of onion, such as purple or shallot, which are the most popular, and which can be eaten, raw in the salad, canned, sliced in baked, chopped in rice and even minced in sauces to be eaten disguised by who does not like its texture.
Health benefits:
Beyond taste, the onion has a high nutritional value, as it is rich in vitamin A, B vitamins (B1, B2 and B3), vitamin C; and is also rich in minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and silicon. Thanks to all its properties, it has been used for various medicinal purposes. Besides being a great natural expectorant, which stimulates the cleaning of the airways, it still favors the elimination of bacteria and manages to alleviate symptoms of respiratory problems, which makes it a great ally against colds, coughs, colds and bronchitis.
It is also antianemic, improves circulation and helps eliminate bad cholesterol, eliminates toxins from the body, prevents diseases of the nervous system and even helps in weight loss diets. With all these benefits mentioned above (which are not all, just the main ones), it's hard not to want to include that food on your menu, isn't it?
Good Herbal Remedy:
- Cough for more than a week
- Cardiorespiratory diseases
- Flu
- Diseases that reach the heart, causing heart attacks and strokes
Directions:
The onion tea can be made with the onion itself or with the peel of it:
With the onion - Put a cup of water in a non-aluminum pan and bring to the fire. As soon as you boil add a tablespoon of chopped onion and simmer for three minutes. As soon as the tea is warm co and drink. It can be sweetened with brown sugar.
With the peel - In a pan put the peels of an onion, a cup of water and bring to the fire. Let it boil for about ten minutes and co as soon as it cools. Drink normally and sweeten with brown sugar, if you prefer.
For onion tea to achieve the ideal weight-loss benefits, there is a right way to consume it. The indication is that the first dose is made early in the morning, fasting. Another time that tea can be ingested is half an hour before meals. To diversify the taste of the drink, the tip is to mix the onion tea with other ingredients, like ginger, cinnamon and other herbs with thermogenic effect.
Contraindications:
Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe, and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.