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Interesting Facts About Red Onions

Interesting Facts About Red Onions

Onions in general, are very healthy. We just eat four types of onions, white onions, yellow onions, shallots and red onions. But there are over 600 types of onions. 20 % of all phytonutrients in onions are preserved for the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Shallots lower risk for cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis

Shallots lower risk for cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis

Shallots belong to the Allium family just as onions, garlic, leek, and ransom. A major difference is that these banana-shaped onions have a sweeter taste. It contains more of the strong antioxidant quercetin, and it keeps most of his nutritional… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutritional Medicine
Leek and the medicinal benefits of a vegetable

Leek and the medicinal benefits of a vegetable

Leek was mentioned by Nero and Aristotle. They tell that their voices became more strong after they had eaten this beautiful flowering vegetable. You may find confirmation in this knowledge by the fact that all allium-vegetables are good for the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Onion as a superfood – cancer-fighter, heart protector

Onion as a superfood – cancer-fighter, heart protector

Onions have been used for ages to add flavor, texture and color to endless dishes and meals. Chopped, sliced, diced or minced, they can take a simple dish and make it shine. They come in all kinds of varieties, each… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care