Anti-Cancer Benefits

Did you know that onions are one of the richest sources of flavonoids in the human diet?

"And flavonoid consumption has been associated with a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes! Flavonoids are not only anti-cancer, but also are known to be anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-allergenic and anti-inflammatory," so says Dr. Rui Hai Liu, associate professor of food science at Cornell University.

Flavonoids are types of phytochemicals - antioxidant chemicals that protect plants against bacteria, viruses and fungi. Flavonoids, like other antioxidants, help prevent cancer by mopping up cell-damaging free radicals and inhibiting the production of reactive substances that could damage normal cells.