Most people don't realize that the Walla Walla Sweet Onions not only tastes great, but is also a very healthy treat! Recent medical studies have validated ancient beliefs that onions have a wealth of healthy benefits for people.
Without trying to get too scientific here are a few:
* Onions contain hundreds of sulfur compounds(Walla Walla Sweet Onions have the highest content of sulfur of all onions). Some of these sulfur compounds are responsible for those tears you get from chopping these sweet onions (not the overwhelming joy you feel when you open a gift box from us!) and some of those sulfur compounds have actually been linked to helping hinder the chain of events that lead to asthma!
* Reduces the risk of heart attack
* An onion (not an apple) a day will actually raise good cholesterol (otherwise known as HDL's) which will lower your blood pressure and help prevent blood clots!
* Fights fungus and kills bacteria
* Flavonoids have been found to interfere with the growth of estrogen- sensative cells involved in breast cancer. Onions are very rich in these flavonoids so eat up!
* Onions are also rich in Folic Acids, Vitamin B1 & B6.
* 1/2 cup of raw onions contain only 30 calories!
Remember that the best way to eat any onion is to eat it fresh! We will start shipping Walla Walla Sweet Onions on June 15th, 2010 so pre-order today to ensure you and your family or friends are getting your onions 'Fresh From Our Farm To Your Family'!
