Spring onions are also known as green onions or scallions. Spring onions contain a wide variety of health enhancing compounds like vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. They have a similar flavor to onions, but are much milder. Spring onions can be used in different ways such as
- Use them raw in salads
- Cook them with other vegetables
- Add them in biryanis, fried rice
- soups
- garnishing
These onions are rich in fiber, potassium, copper, manganese and vitamins like B6, C and K. These onions are low in calorie. Health benefits of scallions
1. Sulfur compounds in the spring onions controls the blood pressure
2. Spring onions are loaded with high levels of vitamin C and vitamin K, both of which are essential for normal functioning of bones
3. Controls the sugar level in the blood and improves glucose tolerance
4. Contains vitamin C which increases the immunity
5. Helps to improve the vision
6. Contain antibacterial properties
7. Frequent use of spring onions can reduce the heart diseases
8. good food for regulating metabolism
9. pectin in the spri9ng onions reduces the chances of developing cancers especially colon cancer
10. helps to reduce cholesterol levels
Spring onions are also good for speeding up blood circulation. They provide protection against fungal infections and works as an appetizer as well. Regular intake of spring onions is extremely good for the health.
