Eating onions can boost your heart.
Onions may help out in the cardiovascular department, some researchshows. The naturally occurring compounds within the bulbs layers can help fight inflammation and lower cholesterol levels, thereby protecting against heart disease. Research on one particular polyphenol in onions quercetin has linked it with lowering blood pressure, too. Red onions in particular contain higher amounts of quercetin, so opt for the more colorful varieties for an extra boost.
It may also strengthen your immune system.
In addition to containing immune-boosting vitamin C, onions provide phytochemicals that can help your body s defense system out. The antioxidants within them encourage a strong immune system, and other compounds like sulfides assist with protein synthesis.
Bishop s Stortford mum reveals heartbreaking moment she told her kids she has incurable cancer
Jen Pope is hoping to make it easier for parents to talk about cancer with their children
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Jen Pope with eldest daughter Eliza (nine), son Albie (five) and husband Richard (Image: Jen Pope)
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THE family of a little boy who is being treated for cancer in hospital fear he will not be able to come home for Christmas. Louis Knight, from Worthing, went into hospital in July after being diagnosed with a cancer that starts in immune cells called Burkitt Lymphoma. The disease, which is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, can be rapidly fatal if left untreated. Now Louis, who turned three on Monday, has been given the Star Award for courage from Cancer Research UK. Louis’s family said they “could not be more proud” of the way he has coped with months of difficult, painful treatment and their greatest wish is to have him home at Christmas.