Stop Throwing Onion Skins Away-They Cut Blood Pressure and Prevent Arteriosclerosis (Video)
by N.Morgan A few statistics show that Americans throw away about 40% of the food they buy from stores. In addition, most people toss the plants’ parts that are most colorful before they consume them. The fact is that the pigments that give this color include the antioxidants that make these plants good for the health. So, before you toss the onion skins, please read this article. Truth to be told, the onion skins are not edible, but it is definitely rich in quercetin. This powerful antioxidant is able to protect us from arteriosclerosis. By adding onion skin in your sauté, soup or stew, you will actually boost your meal with this antioxidant and few other useful nutrients. Onions are well-known for their strong antibacterial effects and generally speaking they are one of the healthiest veggies that are able to stabilize blood sugar levels, prevent nosebleeds, lead to cancer cell apoptosis and provide huge amounts of vitamin C to the immune system. Darker onions hav...