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Onions Are Extremely Good for You—Here Are 3 Healthy Benefits to Prove It
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<blockquote data-quote="cheryl" data-source="post: 3078" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><a href="https://www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/are-onions-good-for-you" target="_blank"><strong>Onions Are Extremely Good for You—Here Are 3 Healthy Benefits to Prove It - Real Simple</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Onions—you probably either love them or hate them. But if you fall into the latter category, you might want to reconsider. Onions are very good for you, and adding this nutrient-packed, aromatic vegetable into your meal rotation is a smart (and tasty) move. Simply put, "onions are low in calories and rich in potassium and vitamins B6 and C," says Jennifer Weis, RD, LDN, founder and owner of <a href="https://www.jenniferweisnutritionconsulting.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Weis Nutrition</a>. Thanks to its nutritional value, accessibility, and delicious flavor, it's no wonder this versatile bulb is a staple in cuisines across the world and forms the flavor base for a wide variety of dishes.</p><p> </p><p>Walk into your grocery store's produce aisle or stroll through the local farmers market and you'll likely see a plethora of onion options—there are actually 21 different types! Onions are a vegetable species within the genus allium, along with similar aromatic bulbs like garlic, leeks, chives, and shallots. (While these other well-known veggies aren't onions themselves, they are in the same vegetable family and yield many health benefits, too.) Whole onions should last in your pantry or other cool, dry, dark place (<a href="https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/organizing-kitchen/not-refrigerate" target="_blank">not the fridge</a>) for about two weeks—but don't store them next to potatoes, which emit gas and moisture that can quickly spoil onions. If you have leftover onion that's already been cut, pop it in a <a href="https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/how-to-store-produce" target="_blank">resealable bag in the fridge</a> to stay fresh for about a week (you can also store it in a container in the freezer).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cheryl, post: 3078, member: 1"] [URL='https://www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/are-onions-good-for-you'][B]Onions Are Extremely Good for You—Here Are 3 Healthy Benefits to Prove It - Real Simple[/B][/URL] Onions—you probably either love them or hate them. But if you fall into the latter category, you might want to reconsider. Onions are very good for you, and adding this nutrient-packed, aromatic vegetable into your meal rotation is a smart (and tasty) move. Simply put, "onions are low in calories and rich in potassium and vitamins B6 and C," says Jennifer Weis, RD, LDN, founder and owner of [URL='https://www.jenniferweisnutritionconsulting.com/']Jennifer Weis Nutrition[/URL]. Thanks to its nutritional value, accessibility, and delicious flavor, it's no wonder this versatile bulb is a staple in cuisines across the world and forms the flavor base for a wide variety of dishes. Walk into your grocery store's produce aisle or stroll through the local farmers market and you'll likely see a plethora of onion options—there are actually 21 different types! Onions are a vegetable species within the genus allium, along with similar aromatic bulbs like garlic, leeks, chives, and shallots. (While these other well-known veggies aren't onions themselves, they are in the same vegetable family and yield many health benefits, too.) Whole onions should last in your pantry or other cool, dry, dark place ([URL='https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/organizing-kitchen/not-refrigerate']not the fridge[/URL]) for about two weeks—but don't store them next to potatoes, which emit gas and moisture that can quickly spoil onions. If you have leftover onion that's already been cut, pop it in a [URL='https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/how-to-store-produce']resealable bag in the fridge[/URL] to stay fresh for about a week (you can also store it in a container in the freezer). [/QUOTE]
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