Red Onion (Uni)

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It is recommended to eat, at most, 1 small onion (50g) per day. This way, you can absorb all the benefits of the food. Check out the list of onion benefits:

Helps with weight loss

That's right! Onions are a great ally for those looking to shed a few pounds. "After all, the food contains few calories (in 100g it has 40 kcal), contains fiber that gives greater satiety in the body, controlling excess food during the meal, improved digestion of food, in intestinal transit, is diuretic, eliminating toxins from the body”, points out Bruna Rafaella Faria, nutritionist at Esteem Nutrition, in Sao Paulo. 

Additionally, onions contain a substance called quercetin, a flavonoid, which helps metabolism in fat burning and circulation. But remember that to achieve the expected results, you need to follow a healthy diet and exercise.

Improves circulation

Onions are rich in minerals that help improve blood circulation. Not to mention quercetin, too. improves blood flow, reducing the risk of thrombosis. "It helps prevent clots, making the blood more fluid. Consequently, this improves circulation," explains Cynthya.

Also good for control cholesterol, decreases the amount of LDL (bad cholesterol) increasing the HDL (good cholesterol), preventing the formation of atheroma plaque in the arteries.

Acts against constipation

“Onions contribute to intestinal improvement, because, in addition to fibers, has minerals such as calcium and magnesium that play an important role in intestinal health”, says Alyne Santim, nutritionist at L.Oppermann SPA & Clinic, in São Paulo. Also because of its fiber content, onions help increase stool volume, which improves the passage of feces.

Improves skin health

The onion has powers antioxidants. With a high content of vitamins A and C and quercetin, the vegetable fights free radicals, which are responsible for premature skin aging.

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