Green onion feathers are one of the most common types of greens that can be grown independently all year round.
The plant can be an excellent source of all kinds of nutrients, while being budget-friendly, tasty and affordable.
Chemical composition of greens
When it comes to green onions, we most often mean green onions. But in fact, we need to consider any kind of onion that sprouts into greens.
It has a very low caloric value, regardless of the variety, approximately 15-20 kcal. And at the same time there are up to 1.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and a little more than 3 g of carbohydrates. More than 90% of the total mass of onions is water, and the rest is useful substances.
Green onions are rich primarily in vitamins C, D, E, K and group B, as well as organic acids, dietary fiber, phytoncides, tannins, chlorophyll and flavonoids.
It is impossible not to note its rich macro- and micro-composition, which includes chlorine, zinc, calcium, fluorine, manganese, sodium, aluminum, iron, etc.
Useful qualities of green onions
Fragrant, affordable and tasty greens have a very large list of positive qualities that they have on the human body:
- protection against vitamin deficiency, prevention of anemia, strengthening of bones and teeth, fight against dental diseases;
- restoration of skin, nails and hair, fight against premature aging;
- helping the visual organ to strengthen the lens, improving night vision;
- strengthening the immune system, increasing the protective functions of all organs;
- removal of toxins and waste from the body, normalization of cholesterol and blood sugar levels;
- antioxidant action to combat free radicals that cause inflammation;
- strengthening the digestion process, restoring metabolic processes, obtaining the maximum amount of energy;
- support of the reproductive system, restoration of sexual function and libido, assistance in the development of the brain and circulatory system of the fetus, prevention of miscarriage and early birth;
- CNS control, stress management, beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system.
Harm from green onions
Despite the extensive help to the body, green onions are not without their drawbacks. People with gastrointestinal diseases should use them with great caution, since the essential oils in their composition actively increase the acidity of gastric juice.
People with hypertension should be careful with onions because of chlorophyll, which has a negative effect on blood pressure. Obesity is also on the list of contraindications, since the taste of onions increases appetite.
Onion Smell and How to Get Rid of It
Many people refuse to use the useful plant because of its specific smell. But there are ways to quickly minimize it.
You can kill the smell by eating one coffee bean, a small bunch of parsley, a mug of strong green tea or lemon.
Green onions are a great way to get valuable vitamins and minerals all year round.
