Onion Peel Tea May Remove Signs of Aging, Reduce Inflammation and Blood Pressure

When it comes to cooking with onions, chances are you throw away the onion skins.

However, the next time you're tempted to just throw it away, you might want to give it a second chance, because the secret to healthy skin, less inflammation and lower blood pressure may be in something called tea. of onion peel.

What is and what are the benefits of onion peel tea?

Dr. Mamina Turegano and her mother have become famous on TikTok by talking about how tea promotes overall health and showing how to make it.

Dr. Turegano immediately plunged into some research. Onion skins are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, which keep our cells strong and resistant to damage that can occur as we age. However, onion skins contain a special flavonoid called quercetin that has long been known for its many anti-aging properties. Quercetin is found in trees, vegetables and whole grains, and it scavenges free radicals, unstable molecules that can lead to cell damage over time.

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When it comes to health benefits, quercetin really does it all. It keeps the skin soft, supple and wrinkle-free by preventing sun damage from UV rays. Plus, studies have shown that this powerful flavonoid is essential in lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation and allergies, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's or dementia, and preventing other cancers.

How to make onion peel tea?

You can use red, white or yellow onions for this process:

• Collect the onion skins and wash well,

• Place a handful of onion skins in a pot full of water over medium-high heat. Bring that water to a pot and then let it boil for 15 to 30 minutes,

• Strain the drink so that you don't have any pieces of onion while consuming the drink.

Now to the question you definitely want the answer to: Will onion skin tea make you feel like you're drinking a live onion? Not so much!

The duo describes the taste as very mild onion water, but you can also add other juices, spices and ingredients to even out the taste if you're not a fan. Lemon and turmeric are great options that offer plenty of health benefits of their own. /Telegraph/