Health & Nutrition

According to the National Onion Association, onions are a healthy addition to your daily diet. Among the many nutrients onions provide, they contain quercetin, a flavanoid (one category of antioxidant compounds). This particular antioxidant has been found to protect and regenerate vitamin E (a powerful antioxident). Studies are in progress to determine whether increased quercetin accumulated in the blood through consumption translates into significant antioxidant benefit.

Nutritious

Onions are an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber and folic acid. In addition, onions contain other nutrients such as calcium, iron and protein.  Onions are low in sodium and contain zero fat.

Reduce the risk of disease

The consumption of onions may reduce your risk of certain diseases. Conditions such as gastric ulcers, osteoporosis, cataracts, cardiovascular disease as well as cancer of the breast, colon, ovaries, gastric, lung and bladder. 

For more information, visit the Vidalia Onion Committee website.