6 Reasons to Never Throw Your Onion Skins in the Trash
Are you like me and throw away your onion peels after peeling them?
Then you are not alone. For example, in Europe, 500,000 tons of onion skins are thrown away every year. But after learning about the benefits of onion peels, I will think twice before throwing them away again.
Did you know, for example, that onion peels contain fibers and flavonoids that are good for our bodies?
Research shows that onion peels are full of antioxidants and can help improve circulation and reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
1. Helps with your cholesterol
According to Dr. Victor Gurewich, consuming raw onions or onion peels helps patients with low HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol). Surveys show that people who ate raw onions or onion peels for 2-3 months saw their HDL levels increase by an average of 30 percent.
2. Lowers blood pressure
Research shows that onion peels contain substances that are good for blood pressure and can help if you have high or low blood pressure.
3. Reduces risk of diseases
Researcher Vanesa Benítez has concluded that diseases like colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease can be prevented by eating onion peels.
The phenolic compounds in onion peels help prevent heart disease and have anti-carcinogenic properties.
4. Full of antioxidants
Onion peels are full of antioxidants, which are good for your body and immune system.
5. Prevents obesity
Onion peels are full of fibers and can help people suffering from obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to researcher Vanesa Benítez.
6. Promotes hair growth
Research shows that onion peels are full of sulfur, which is believed to strengthen hair and promote growth.
Bonus Tip: how to eat them
Eating onion peels doesn’t sound particularly appetizing, so here are a few tips to smartly incorporate onion peels into your diet.
The best (and tastiest) way to consume onion peels is to add them to sauces or stews and then shred them before eating.
Another way to get all the nutrients from onion peels is to boil them for 10-15 minutes and then drink the liquid after straining the peels.
Make sure to use organic onions, as onions are sprayed with pesticides.
Please share this information with all your friends so they can also benefit from the health benefits that onion peels have to offer!
