Green onion as alternative medicine

The real reason you want green onions in your refrigerator goes far beyond spuds!

Green vegetables are healthy all around and keeping your intake of them up will lessen the chances of you setting foot in a doctors office.  Onions are extraordinarily healthy, but did you know that green onions, or chives, can boost your health significantly.  Next time you make a salad, don't forget to include some fresh chives for added flavor and healing! 

-Immune system:  Flavanoids found in green onions, natural plan based compounds known to protect and heal tissue in t he body, such as quercetin are thought to help with healthy immune system function.

-Anti oxidants:  Green onions contain vitamin C, also known as the detox vitamin, which carries toxins out of the body which would otherwise wreak havoc throughout the body and contribute to several different ailments.  Vitamin A is also found in green onions which has antioxidant properties as well.

-Eye health:  The vitamin A found abundantly in green onions is known to promote healthy eyes and vision as well as helps to prevent age related vision problems.

-Anticancer:  The flavanoids contained in green onions are believed to help fight cancer and reduce the risk of having cancer develop in the body.

-Inflammation:  By removing toxins from the blood stream, vitamins C and A help to protect the organs in the body from coming into contact with these free radicals which cause inflammation.  Systemic inflammation is being linked to several serious diseases.

-Bone health:  Green onions contain vitamin C and vitamin K which are absolutely essential for building and maintaining healthy bones as well as preventing osteoporosis and bone fractures.

-Heart health:  As stated before, vitamin A and vitamin C help to detoxify the body of damage causing free radicals which are linked to the development of heart disease, one of the leading killers among people living in developed countries.

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Health Benefits Of Swiss Chard

Also called Roman kale, this leafy green veggie is packed with protective agents and nutrients.

If you have not tried swiss chard, here are a few reasons to jump in:

-Antioxidant power:  The leaves of Swiss chard are known to be a good source of vitamin C, also called the detox vitamin.  Tissue is protected from damage due to free radicals and toxins in the blood stream thanks to this important nutrient.

-Blood health:  Copper, iron, potassium, and manganese are among the minerals that are found within this leafy green.  Potassium helps to counter the effects of sodium in the blood which helps to naturally prevent heart disease.  Swiss chard also contains iron which is absolutely necessary for the production and maintenance of blood cells.

-Brain health:  Packed with vitamin K, which protects neurons in the brain from decline and is often suggested to naturally treat Alzheimer's disease.

-Bone health:  The vitamin K in Swiss chard helps to maintain bone strength and also stimulates bone production.  This veggie is also credited with preventing osteoporosis.

-Omega 3:  Swiss chard is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids and beta carotenes.  Flavanoids convert to vitamin A in the body and help to protect against toxic agents in the blood stream.

-Weight loss:  Due to its high nutrient density and extremely low caloric and fat values, Swiss chard is a recommended component of the diet for those hoping to shed some extra body fat.  

-Anti Cancer:  Some data shows that regular consumption of Swiss chard can help to prevent some cancers including prostate cancer and colon cancer.

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