How long have onions been around for? If you know or want to have an educated guess, let me know in the comments section, I am interested in hearing what people say!

Aside from how long have they been around, how many ways are onions available? Let me know about that as well!

As fall begins to be in bloom, there are colours to be seen and in the onion world, there are also a few different colours pending where you are in the world. Where I am at, I typically see the yellow onion, white onion, red onion and also the green onion.

So why highlight the onion? Just to go over a little science about the onion and also provide some insight on how the onion is a key vegetable in assisting in overall health. First the science: the onion is a member of the allium family (garlic, leeks) and are used often under the school microscopes in plant biology for the visible cellulose structure they posses. From the school labs and moving on up, the onion contains sulfur (allyl sulfides) which have been shown to help in lowering blood pressure and contribute towards preventing the growth of tumors. Here is a few more magical properties of the onion:

• high in quercetin (excellent antioxidant & antihistamine)
• contains vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, potassium and phosphorus (for health hearts)
• reduces risk of osteoporosis as helps to reduce/eliminate osteoclasts (cells that break down bone)

In summary, the onions have a history of being high in minerals and vitamins that make them valued for anti-inflammation healing as well as antiaging and long health life!

Happy kitchening, cooking & cuisine!