Onions contain antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation, decrease triglycerides and reduce cholesterol levels — all of which may lower heart disease risk. Their potent anti-inflammatory properties may also help reduce high blood pressure and protect against blood clots. Here are 10 surprising benefits of onions:
1. Helps reduce pain after a bee sting
2. Lowers bad cholesterol
3. Increases your supply of glutathione
4. Stops colds in their tracks
5. May help keep blood sugar under control
6. Removes dark skin spots (melasma) from skin
7. Onions are rich in quercetin
8. Detoxifying with onions
9. Onions may help prevent cancer
10. Helps to maintain brain health
Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high-quality protein. More than half the protein of an egg is found in the egg white, which also includes vitamin B2 and lower amounts of fat than the yolk. Eggs are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper.
Health Benefits of Eating Eggs
1. Incredibly Nutritious
A single large boiled egg contains (1):
Vitamin A: 6% of the RDA
Folate: 5% of the RDA
Vitamin B5: 7% of the RDA
Vitamin B12: 9% of the RDA
Vitamin B2: 15% of the RDA
Phosphorus: 9% of the RDA
Selenium: 22% of the RDA
2. High in Cholesterol, but Don't Adversely Affect Blood Cholesterol
3. Raise HDL (The "Good") Cholesterol
4. Contain Choline — an Important Nutrient That Most People Don't Get Enough Of
5. Are Linked to a Reduced Risk of Heart Disease
6. Contain Lutein and Zeaxanthin — Antioxidants That Have Major Benefits for Eye Health
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