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Onions are a rich source of oligosaccharides, which can stimulate the growth of healthy bifid bacteria and suppress the growth of potentially harmful bacteria in the colon, which translates into protection preventing tumor development in the area.

Onions contain a number of sulfides similar to those found in garlic, both of which belong to the family of the lilies, compounds that can reduce blood lipids and blood pressure.

In India, according to statistics, those communities who did not eat onion or garlic, and cholesterol were significantly higher triglycerides and altered blood clotting times in relation to the communities that ate liberal amounts of garlic and onion. Read the rest of this entry »