ONIONS!

What are the consequences/benefits of eating a lot of onions? (not that I do, or anything)
Hi fxfox, Research has shown there are many benefits to eating onions on a daily basis. The following are excerpts describing these benefits: Heart and circulatory system %26quot;Nutritionists believe that a healthy diet rich in onions can help keep blood platelets from clumping. The mild blood-thinning effect may help prevent blood clots, a major cause of heart attacks and stroke, from forming. Onions have been shown to lower cholesterol levels. Onions also contain a compound called allyl propyl disulfied (APDS) that, like certain prescription diabetes drugs, lowers blood sugar...%26quot; Digestive System %26quot;A Dutch study recently showed that a diet rich in onions might help neutralize carcinogens responsible for stomach cancer and act to prevent ulcers by stunting activity of stomach damaging bacteria.%26quot; Bones %26quot;Researchers from the University of Bern, Switzerland concluded that onions might help reduce the risk of osteoporosis – the crippling bone disease that affects people at they grow older. One gram of onion per day can help prevent the loss of calcium from the bones.%26quot; Overall Wellness %26quot;Research shows that onions may help guard against many chronic diseases. Onions contain a powerful antioxidant called quercetin. Antioxidants are believed to slow aging, fight cataracts, and lower the risk of many types of cancer. Quercetin has also been shown to relieve asthma, eczema, bug bites, and hay fever by blocking inflammation. It may also be beneficial against inflammatory joint conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Onions have fewer than 30 calories per serving, contain no sodium, fat or cholesterol, and yet provide vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, dietary fiber, and many other healthy nutrients.%26quot; Source: Empire-Sweets http://www.empire-sweets.com/Facts.html Why Are Onions Good For My Health? %26quot;Onion´s medicinal power has been admired for centuries. Its curative properties come from the enzyme allinase, which also causes tears when cutting an onion. Onions are good for reducing cholesterol and preventing blood clots, as well as helping treat bronchitis, asthma, rheumatism, gout and for lowering blood sugar because of its powerful antibacterial and diuretic powers. Eating just 1/2 a raw onion daily raised HDLs (good cholesterol lipoproteins) by 30 percent in a recent study - but reseachers say raw or cooked onions are both good for you.%26quot; AlternativeHealth Tips http://alternativehealth.lifetips.com/faq.asp?SiteID=445%26amp;QuestionID=5999%26amp;type=0 The two common disadvantages of eating alot of onions is bad breath and in some cases indigestion. %26quot;One downside to eating onions is their strong effect on breath odor. Some people also experience indigestion following onion consumption.%26quot; Herbalgram http://www.herbalgram.org/youngliving/herbclip/pdfs/030531-238.pdf. %26quot;In modern society, some people worry that they may have %26quot;onion breath.%26quot; Although this problem normally comes from eating raw onions, a mild raw onion may cause no odor. Cooked onions help alleviate this problem and leave virtually no odor on the breath. Here are a few helpful ways to freshen your breath.%26quot; Rinse your mouth with equal parts of lemon juice and water. Chew a citrus peel to sweeten the breath. Eat a sprig or two of parsley, nature%26#39;s natural breath sweetener. BecomeHealthyNow http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/dietgood/190 Search criteria: %26quot;eating onions%26quot; benefits %26quot;eating onions%26quot; consequences %26quot;eating onions%26quot; %26quot;side effects%26quot; %26quot;eating lots OR %26quot;a lot%26quot; of onions%26quot; I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions regarding my answer please don%26#39;t hesitate to ask before rating it. Best regards, Rainbow