Onion: The Killer and The Healer, see why

Onion is a plant that belongs to the Allium family which includes garlic, cloves, leeks and chives. They are known for it's characteristics aroma and medicinal properties.

Onion is a very important part of cooking as it gives flavor and taste to your food. It vary in color from white to purple to dark purple. They are rich in vitamins and minerals and have a whole lot of health benefits

Chewing raw onions is said to be good for the eyes. They are also known to reduce the various form of cancer. They also play an important role in hair and skin health.

However, despite it's nutritional and health role, onion are also harmful. When onion is cut into two and left open, it absorbs surrounding bacteria which explains the reason why onion when left open in a room can help prevent ur from getting flu and cold

Onion are great magnets for bacteria which can be poisonous.

When a case of food poisoning is reported, one of the things experts investigate is whether the victims ate onion, so it is very important to throw away your leftover onion.

It is better to use the quantity of onion you can finish at a go and left over one should either be stored in a refrigerator or discard immediately.

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