Per serving: 393 calories, 9 g protein, 23 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 26 mg cholesterol, 38 g total carbohydrate, 8 g sugars, 5 g fibre, 80 mg sodium
Centuries ago, folk healers recommended onions as a heart tonic. Modern science supports this ancient practice. Studies indicate that flavonoids, compounds present in onions, may raise the levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol, thus protecting against the artery-clogging damage of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. These and onion’s sulphur compounds can hinder the formation of blood clots, which may further help protect against heart attacks.