• Facebook
  • Instagram
Australian Onions
  • Recipes
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Tips, Tricks and Facts
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
    • Research updates
      • Research updates
      • The Onion Report, 2024
      • Information and resources
    • Resources
      • Health and nutrition resources
      • Meal plans
      • Kitchen inspiration
    • News and events
      • Farm Tours
  • Food Service
    • Culinary resources
    • Culinary inspiration
    • News and Events
      • Latest News
      • Farm Tours
Select Page
Natural bioactive compounds in onions can help reduce obesity

Natural bioactive compounds in onions can help reduce obesity

by Australian Onions | Dec 11, 2023 | Research Updates

Onions are rich in bioactive compounds and have been found to help prevent various chronic diseases, including obesity. A systematic review and meta-analysis of five clinical trials (using onions and onion skin) found body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist...
Onions are a treasure trove of bioactive phytochemicals with many prospective health benefits

Onions are a treasure trove of bioactive phytochemicals with many prospective health benefits

by Australian Onions | Oct 5, 2022 | Research Updates

Onions are widely used as anti-microbial agents and have beneficial effects on the digestive, circulatory and respiratory systems, as well as on the immune system. This review paper discusses the many health benefits and traditional uses of onion in pharmacological...
Extra virgin olive oil enhances polyphenol and carotenoid extractability: A study applying the sofrito technique

Extra virgin olive oil enhances polyphenol and carotenoid extractability: A study applying the sofrito technique

by Australian Onions | Jul 6, 2022 | Research Updates

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...

News and Events Index

  • Food Service News
  • Research Updates

Article tags

Alzheimer’s anti-microbial antioxidant bioactive compounds bioavailability blood glucose blood pressure body fat bone density cardiovascular disease cholesterol chronic disease diabetes flavonoid health benefits hypertension Neuroprotective Obesity phenolic compounds Phytochemicals quercetin reduce obesity Weight loss

Never miss an update

Subscribe to our e-newsletter to receive the latest research and health resources straight to your inbox.