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Onion Health Facts
- Onions are rich sources of vitamins A, B, C, G, protein, potassium, magnesium, calcium, folic acid and fiber.
- Onions are effective at preventing fungal and bacterial infections.
- Onions protect people against stomach, colon and skin cancer.
- Onions have excellent anti-inflammatory, antiallergenic, antiasthmatic and antidiabetic properties.
- Onions are excellent at fighting cardiovascular disorders including hypertension, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia.
- Onions also prevent strokes by inhibiting platelet aggregation.
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