Sweet onions are naturally free of fat and cholesterol and low in sodium.
Onions are an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamin C.
Onions contain a plant nutrient called quercitin, which may help fight variety of cancers and contribute to bone health.
Onions are thought to provide protection against certain types of cancers. In cancer rates are 40 percent lower than in citizens of the United States.
In the town of Vidalia, Georgia – right in the center of sweet onion country - mortality rates from stomach cancer are approximately half of what they are in the rest of the nation.
In China, where onions are used in approximately two meals each day, stomach cancer rates are 40 percent lower than in citizens of the United States.
Following the Weight Watchers program? Onions, like most fruits and vegetables, count for 0 points. Feel free to add the sweet, savory flavor to your sandwiches and salads without worry!
Recent research has shown that those who consume eight or more servings of vegetables a day are 22 percent less likely to die of heart disease. Add a sliced or chopped onion to your next meal and reap the benefits.
