New Delhi. Onion should be consumed in summers. Onion is beneficial in many ways from the health point of view. You must have often heard people say that eating onion especially in summers protects against heat stroke. Some people even believe that keeping onions in the pocket can also protect against heat stroke. However, the truth is that instead of keeping it in the pocket, eating onions in raw or cooked form provides many benefits to the body.

benefits of eating onion

Sulfur compounds are found in onions, due to which it has a strong smell. This special strong smell enhances the taste of food. A compound called quercetin is found in onions. It is a natural anti-histamine agent, which works against the histamine present in the body. Due to summer, skin rashes and irritation are felt, this happens due to the effect of histamine. By reducing this effect, onion proves to be very effective in providing relief from the symptoms of scorching heat.

Raw onion contains sufficient water content, which helps in maintaining hydration of the body in the scorching heat.

In summers, food items get spoiled quickly and consuming them has a bad effect on the intestines. In such a situation, eating raw onion keeps the good bacteria in the intestines and keeps the stomach cool.

It also controls blood pressure, reduces inflammation and reduces allergy symptoms.

Onion juice can also be used to prevent sunstroke and sunburn.

According to a research, eating raw onion rich in vitamin C also increases immunity. It should be eaten as an essential diet in salad. Raw onion contains sufficient amount of potassium and sodium, due to which the amount of electrolyte in the body remains balanced and the problem of dehydration does not arise in summer.