Experts say that the diet of every long-lived elderly person is quite special, especially the food they eat in different seasons. Now that spring has arrived, for the sake of the elderly's health, they should eat more onions, as onions are highly nutritious.
Here are several benefits of elderly people eating onions in spring:
1. Onions contain capsaicin, which has strong antibacterial and antiviral effects, particularly against Shigella bacteria and fungi.
2. Regular consumption of onions helps with digestion, cleanses the intestines and stomach, and enhances immunity, thus improving overall bodily functions.
3. Eating onions also helps maintain a sharp mind, increases mental agility, and improves cognitive performance.
4. Onions contain protein, fat, carbohydrates, carotene, vitamins A, B, C, as well as minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium.
5. The A component in onions, which is beneficial for the prostate, promotes blood circulation and helps prevent dizziness caused by hypertension.
