How many decades will it take before your doctor informs the hospital dietician to get these on the menu? In time for your children's and grandchildren's strokes? Or maybe YOU should run the stroke hospital, you can't do any worse.
The Brain Benefits of Onions (Yes, Onions)
Who
doesn’t love the fragrance of onions cooking on the stove? It warms the
heart and whets the appetite for a good, hearty meal. Now we’re
learning that those onions not only smell good, they may also help
protect our brains from the effects of aging.
Onions, a staple in
many cultures and diets around the world, are a nutrition powerhouse.
They’re loaded with vitamin C, flavonoids, potassium and B vitamins. And
it’s those B vitamins that may be beneficial for your brain.
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A
Harvard study showed that vitamin B (folate) seems to sweep away the
debris that can clog the brain and lead to cognitive decline as people
age. Folate breaks down a compound called homocysteine, which can build
up in the blood and increase the risk of stroke and dementia.
You
could pop a vitamin B tablet, but experts say it’s better to go
straight to the source — and one of the best sources is the humble
onion. So to help keep your brain healthy, get chopping and get your
folates the tasty way.
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to provide any expert, professional or specialty advice or
recommendations. Readers are urged to consult with their medical
providers for all questions.
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