Onions have been named in a recent poll the food which makes us most happy. Based on nine categories: Moorish, yummy, healthy, fashionable, comforting, looks, taste, smell and expense, our humble onion came out top!
Did you know?...
Onion skins contain Quercetin, which is a potent antioxidant which helps to keep the body in peak condition, helping to fight a variety of illnesses ranging from the common cold to colon, prostate and breast cancer.
More health benefits than you might think...
Onions are rich in flavonoids which help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Research by the University of Bern in Switzerland found that onions contain GPCS peptide, which is said to inhibit loss of bone minerals and calcium, making onions effective against osteoporosis.
