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Whilst the onion may not be the hero ingredient of many meals, it definitely stands out in terms of its health attributes. From supporting gut, heart and brain health to fighting free radical damage, onions are a reliable, versatile and affordable pantry staple.
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The Onion Report, 2024
This comprehensive report summarises more than 100 studies, over nearly 30 years, on the nutrition and health benefits of onions.
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Teri Lichtenstein, reviewed the latest research to inform the report, which includes the continually emerging health benefits of the high levels of phytochemicals in onions, including quercetin, sulfoxides and anthocyanins.
The report also contains practical information including nutrition information panels by variety and cooking method, as well as tips for on how to prepare onions to encourage their consumption at maximum antioxidant levels.
Research Updates
Extra virgin olive oil enhances polyphenol and carotenoid extractability: A study applying the sofrito technique
Cooking with olive oil has a positive impact on the bioactive components of onions.
The aim of this study was to understand the enhancing effect of olive oil on the extraction of bioactive compounds from other ingredients (tomato, onion, and garlic) in the cooking process, using sofrito as a representative model of the Mediterranean diet.
Anti-diabetic potential of onion: A review
The extract of onion bulb, Allium cepa is found to be strongly associated with helping lower high blood glucose (sugar) and managing diabetes and reducing complications. Onion flavonoids have been shown to increase insulin secretion by controlling hormonal release...
Effect of storage, food processing and novel extraction technologies on onions flavonoid content: A review
Storage may change onions’ chemical structure of bioactive compounds, which can lead to profound differences in bioavailability of flavonoid compounds.
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