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In fact, according to Department of Agriculture, the Philippines' onion is most expensive on Earth reaching a retail price ofP550.00 to P700.00 per kilo in marke this January 2023.

A massive impact was felt to consumers most especially that onion is one of the most important spices in Filipino cuisine and it brings a lot of nutritional benefits. So, much loss did our country had due to the price hike of onions?

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Onion (Allium cepa) is a vegetable cultivated around the world and used as a food item that can be served as raw, part of a savory dish and even in making desserts. And as the rising, not just lost in economy is what Filipinos but also the nutritional benefits that follow:

Rich in Nutrients. Onion is clinically proven to contain various nutrients and minerals including Vitamin B-6, Manganese, Potassium and Vitamin C. The nutrients it contains Vitamin C, provides at least 13.11% of an adult recommended daily intake which helps the body to produce collagen to maintain our skin and hair healthy.

Rich in Anti-oxidant Properties. Onions were also found out to be rich in anti-oxidants properties. This vitamin helps to counter the formation linking to cancer. In 2019 research study of Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, they found out that regular eating of onions reduces 79%.

Rich in Anti-inflammatory Properties. Onions were also known to contain anti-inflammatory properties that are very beneficial inflammation, decrease fats and cholesterols. It also helps in reducing or regulating blood sugar as studies show that eating 100 leads to reduction of blood sugar level and can even help in battling type 2 diabetes.

Rich in Bone Minerals. Onions are also rich in bone minerals like calcium and protein that helps in maintaining bone strength. that consuming 100 grams of onions daily can prevent loss of bone density and osteoporosis at the age of 50.

Rich in Quercetin. Quercetin and Flavonoids are antibacterial and antiviral minerals that were also found in onions. According were also proven to be vital in reducing the risks of Alzheimer’s Disease.

These benefits of onions show how vital an onion in an individual’s diet and health. As the main concern, prices of onions are daily meal decreases making us less capable of experiencing its benefits.

So in order to solve this issue, let us help our farmers and our economy in regulating the supplies and demands around açour gardening and wise consuming. Through this we could also consume the right amount of onions, make it seasonal at anytime of onions anymore.

Did You Know

That onions in the Philippines cost up tO P700.00/kilo last January, 2023 making than a kilo of beef?