Onions: the different types are so healthy

Onions are one of the most popular types of vegetables in Germany and are all very healthy and versatile. In this practical tip, you can read what the well-known leek vegetables can do for your personal health.

Hot or sweet - onions are healthy

Onions are indispensable in the kitchen as well as in the medicine cabinet.

• There are innumerable types of onions that differ in color, shape, taste and shelf life.
• We distinguish between mild, sweet and spicy flavors for onions. The colors vary from white to yellow, green to the red onions.
• The best known onions include the most grown onions, shallots and spring onions.
• In naturopathy, onions as juice help cough and cure nasty earache as a sachet.

Onions - an all-rounder for your health

Whether consumed internally or applied externally, the onion is a true all-round talent for your health.

• Onions strengthen your immune system with the vitamins they contain and have an antibacterial effect thanks to many antioxidants. Therefore, they can be used wonderfully for all inflammatory diseases of the ears, bronchi or stomach.
• The leek vegetables, especially the red onions, prevent heart disease and even lower the risk of developing cancer.
• Regular consumption of onions keeps your blood sugar level stable and strengthens your bones.
• Onions can also help improve your digestion.

Incidentally, onions can be cut without shedding tears. You can read how to do this in the next post.