The health benefits of onion skin, and a recipe to use this at home.
1. When we eat onions, we often peel them and throw away the skin. This is a mistake for the skin contains many health benefits.
2. The outer layer of skin contains a very high amount of anti-oxidants. These promote great health in the body overall, and protect you from diseases.
3. They boost your body’s natural ability to heal itself, and can even protect you from cancer.
4. The skin also contains soluble fibre, and flavonoids which promotes elasticity in your skin. This keeps you looking younger for longer, and helps to clear up acne.
5. Recipe: Simply peel your onion skins and place them in a jar. Fill this with cool spring water and allow these to soak in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours. The nutrients will seep into the water. Strain this and add a little honey. Drink before you go to bed for a health boost.
6. This is a great way of getting a little more out of your onions, rather than wasting the skin.
7. Quercetin is a pigment found within the skin, and is extremely good for you. It fights free radicals in the blood and is highly anti-inflammatory.
8. This reduces oxidative stress on the body, and can fight conditions such as atherosclerosis, circulation problems, heart disease, prostate infections, stomach ulcers and gout.
9. It can also work in helping diabetics who suffer with insulin resistance.
10. If you have cataracts and other eye problems. The quercetin can help to reduce inflammation and make the optics work more efficiently.
11. This also works to reduce allergies such as hay fever, hives and asthma.
12. If you suffer with indigestion, your body may be too acidic. This tea will help to alkalize your digestive system, and cleanse the colon.
13. If you prefer, you can add them to a delicious stew or soup.
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