Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death in US. Men and women both get cardiovascular problems but men are more prone to the disease. Hormonal, genetic and diet are among many factors that contribute to formation of heart disease. Diet and exercise can help prevent disease formation and certain foods are superior to others. In this short review you can learn why onions are important to you!

Onions have beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, regulates the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides, but also affect and boost immune system.

Although onions might be unpleasant due their odor, but the beneficial health effects especially a healing effect on the heart, and the entire cardiovascular system overcomes the odor!

According to recent researches, onion reduces the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides and strengthens the cell membrane in red blood cells. Due to these beneficial factors, onion also helps prevent heart attacks.

Chromium is found in great amount in onions. Chromium helps balancing the blood sugar level. Problems with chromium are linked to development of diabetes. Chromium deficiency has been associated with weight gain and problems in weight loss as well.

Antioxidants are of great importance to our health. The antioxidants remove free radicals from the body. Onions are rich in bioflavonoids which are of well-known group of antioxidants. Quercetin is another compound in onion which makes it a wise choice as a nutrient. Quercetin is involved in cancer fighting, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory processes.  Onion contains great amounts of vitamins C, A and E, as well.