Onions - superfood for the intestines
through ANCENASAN Admin on December 21, 2024
Onions contain various nutrients and compounds that can have very positive effects on your intestines. 🧅1. Prebiotic fiber: Onions contain soluble fiber such as inulin and oligofructose, which provide nutrition for beneficial intestinal bacteria in the colon. By promoting the growth and activity of these healthy bacteria, they can improve the intestinal flora and become onecontribute to a healthier intestinal environment. 🫧 Inulin also has the ability to bind water and improve stool consistency. By promoting regular intestinal movement, inulin canthus helping to prevent constipation and promote overall intestinal health.2. Polyphenols: Onions contain polyphenols, primarily quercetin and rutin, which, like fiber, are metabolized by healthy intestinal bacteria and thus healthy intestinal bacteriacan multiply. 🚀✨ They also have strong antioxidant properties, which can helpReduce inflammation in the intestines and even prevent intestinal diseases.And the interesting thing: Red onions contain more polyphenols than white onions and the content of healthy polyphenols actually increases as the onions are stored. This increasing effect on the polyphenol content is greater when stored at room temperature (22 degrees).than in the refrigerator (4 degrees).👉 However, it is always important to note that the individual reaction to onions and their effects on the intestines can vary from person to person. Some people may be sensitive toCertain compounds in onions react, such as so-called FODMAPs, which can cause digestive problems in some people.
