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AFTER READING THIS YOU’LL NEVER THROW ONION SKIN AWAY EVER AGAIN! by Green3: 9:57am On Nov 15, 2016
Onions are irreplaceable food in our everyday life and are used in the preparation of almost all dishes, but the biggest mistake most people often make is throwing away the skin after peeling it.

Studies have shown that the shell of the onion contains lots of antioxidants that can improve human health on several levels.

The outer, brown layer of the onion is rich in dietary fiber, flavonoids and antioxidants, which are very useful forimproving skin health.

Onion skin contain more antioxidants than the onion itself.
The skin of the onion is rich in powerful pigment called quercetin, which is very effective for reducing hypertension and preventing clogged arteries.

In addition, the shell of the onion has anticancer, antifungal, antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

If you include onion skin in your diet, you will reduce the risk of:

cardiovascular disease
colon cancer
obesity
type 2 diabetes
gastrointestinal problems
How to make onion skin tea?

Collect the onion skins in a glass jar.

When you want to make tea, put a few pieces in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Cover and let themsoak for about 15 minutes. Strain and drink before bedtime.

The quercetin pigment have sedative properties, which is also great if you suffer from insomnia.

As the onion skin is not eatable it can be used as an addition in soups or stews.

Quercetin, the main ingredient in the skin of the onion is a powerful flavonoids – antioxidant that fights free radicals – main cancer causers.

According to studies, onion skin can be used as an excellent addition to any dietbecause its high content of insoluble fiber, which is excellent for regular and normalperistaltic movements of the colon.

Additionally, these insoluble fiber helps to remove all toxins from the intestines and to balance the pH value. Prevents formation of cancerous cells.
Note: Onion skin is not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Re: AFTER READING THIS YOU’LL NEVER THROW ONION SKIN AWAY EVER AGAIN! by Mologi(m): 10:21am On Nov 15, 2016
Are u serious?

Recession Don bring out sense.
Re: AFTER READING THIS YOU’LL NEVER THROW ONION SKIN AWAY EVER AGAIN! by Kingsasian(m): 10:31am On Nov 15, 2016
Mologi:
Are u serious?
Recession Don bring out sense.
funny you...hahahahahahaha

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