Raw onion prevents....?

Question

I heard that eating raw onion is good for stomach and prevents stomach cancer. Is this true?

Answer 1

Onions and onion juice provide both taste and nutrition. The need for the vitamins and minerals contained in onions is well known. Flavonoids are antioxidants found in most fruits and vegetables including onions. Flavonoids, most notably quercitin, have been associated with reduced risks of cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
http://www.onion-juice.net/benefits.htm
Contains antioxidants that help maintain the immune system. As part of a diet rich in fiber and low in saturated fats may reduce the risk of heart disease and colon cancer. Consuming 2 tablespoons of Onion Juice morning and night aids the digestive system. May aid in controlling blood-sugar level. Helps maintain healthy bones. May aid in reducing cholesterol. Has shown to help alleviate skin problems. In the Orient, onion juice is sold as a preventative to dementia.
http://www.onion-juice.net/

Answer 2

well i hope it's true coz my family loves onion!

Research has shown onions to have strong anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergic actions, which could be why they are the starting point of choice for the cuisine of so many cultures around the world.
There is also a wide variety of onions, and a recent study shows that all onions are not equal when it comes to their healthful qualities. Researchers sought to determine which varieties had the highest antioxidant qualities, as well as the ability to inhibit cancer cell growth. The varieties included in the study were: shallot, western yellow, New York bold, northern red, empire sweet, western white, Peruvian sweet, Mexico, Texas 1015, Imperial Valley sweet, and Vidalia. (I didn't even know there were so many.)

The winner was the shallot, a staple in Asian, Mexican, French, and Mediterranean cooking. Shallots had the highest antioxidant activity among the 11 varieties tested, with six times more phenolics than the lowest-ranked onion, the Vidalia.

The shallot also had the greatest effect against liver cancer cell growth, along with the western yellow and the New York bold, although the latter two were the highest ranked against colon cancer cell growth.

Onions get a bad rap for their effect on breath, and their ability to induce tears during meal preparation, but this shouldn't keep them off your shopping list. To combat the tears when slicing and dicing, chill them for about an hour or so before cutting. This slows the activity of the enzyme that produces the allyl sulfate, which is what causes the tears.

As for that infamous "onion breath," chew a sprig of parsley after any onion-containing meal.

Answer 3

Not sure what the Cancer Society has to say, but any fresh, raw (and cooked) fruit or veggie is very good for you! I'm an onion fan too!!

Answer 4

Raw onion prevents stupidity.

Answer 5

eating raw onions is marginally less harmfull to your chances of kissing someone than eating raw garlic. ;) H

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Yes, the previous answer is correct, once you do not burn your stomach with excess of this product. And if your somach is not ulcered already.

Answer 8

I hope it true because I LOVE THEM and always have...subs, burgers, hot dogs, whatever....I always ask for extra onions :)

Answer 9

It is correct