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Onions are widely used in Indian cuisine. Onions are used while cooking or for garnishing food. If there is no onion and lemon on the plate, the plate seems incomplete. Apart from this, after making biryani or other tasty dishes at home, a salad or salad is made. Along with cucumber and tomato, raw onions are also added to the salad. This enhances the taste of the dish. But the onion available in the kitchen is considered beneficial not only for taste but also for the body . The beneficial elements present in onions help in improving health. Raw onions have special importance in modern medicine and dietetics . (Photo courtesy – istock)

When onions are cooked or roasted, the essential elements in the onion are destroyed. Therefore, if you want to get the full benefits of onions for your body, it is advisable to eat onions raw. Onions are very low in calories and high in water content. Onions help in controlling weight gain. Today, we will tell you in detail about whether eating raw onions is good or bad for the body? Does onion increase stomach infections? Let’s learn about the right way to consume onions.

Treasure trove of anti-oxidants:

Raw onions are rich in a very powerful flavonoid sulfur compound called quercetin. Onions are consumed to reduce ‘LDL’, i.e. bad cholesterol, in the body. Regular consumption of raw onions prevents blood clots from forming in the blood vessels and helps in improving blood circulation. Keeping high cholesterol under control reduces the risk of serious problems like heart disease and stroke. Onions should be consumed to reduce increased inflammation and oxidative stress in the body.

The correct way to eat onions:

If raw onions are not eaten properly, intestinal infections can increase. Therefore, onions should be eaten properly. Onions should always be cut before eating. Onions that have been cut 1 to 2 hours before should not be eaten at all. Due to exposure to air, the active nutrients in them are destroyed and there is a high chance of bacteria growing. Sometimes after eating onions, the mouth smells bad. In such a case, while eating onions, mix lemon juice, fresh coriander, mint, cumin powder or curd with it. This prevents bad breath.

Eating raw onions frequently can cause stomach irritation, acidity or heartburn. Therefore, onions should be consumed occasionally in meals. People suffering from IBS, acute gastritis, ulcers or acute acidity should avoid consuming raw onions. Such people should eat onions after cooking. This will not cause any stomach problems.