Facts and Info – ONIONS AUSTRALIA

  • Onions are rich in vitamin c, are anti-inflammatory, and contain antioxidants. They boost the immune system, help keep the heart healthy, and promote good stomach bacteria.
  • Onions are high in quercetin, an antioxidant known for being a natural antihistamine. Onions also provide calcium, iron, folate and fibre.
  • In animal studies, components in allium vegetables have been shown to slow the development of several types of cancer.
  • Allium vegetables have been respected for their health benefits for thousands of years, long before science and modern medicine was able to explain why they’re actually good for us.
  • Onions really are the original superfood.