Onions I just read an article called "Peeling back the layers to reveal their benefits" from my Fitness magazine. So, I thought I would do a piece not only on onions but also the many benefits of root vegetables.
Root vegetables Also Chakra 1(if you study the chakras)- These are considered any vegetables that are rooted.
Here are a few...beets,carrots,garlic,ginger root, leek, onion,parsnips,potatoes,radish,shallot,etc...
Onions
Just one onion a week can reduce cancer, high blood pressure and helps to lower blood sugar. The smaller the onion bulb the greater amounts of flavonoids. Flavonoids help reduce heart attacks. Also, onions help to lower blood sugar, improve insulin, and reduce oxidative stress.
Root vegetables Help transfer grounding energy. It represents strength and stability!! Some rooted vegetables are so strong they have been know to crack rocks that stand in their way of growth!!!
mmmm....Why can't I get some of my veggies to grow????
They are great source of Fiber and essential minerals(selenium,iron,magnesium,potassium)
Magnesium, for example is stored mainly in muscle and bones, and is necessary for muscle relaxation and protein synthesis, just to name a few.
Exercises for Chakra 1(grounding) - Any exercises that your feet are planted firmly on the ground.
Yoga- Any of the warrior poses.
Strength training- Squats are a great grounding exercise.
running, stomping, any plyometrics, and walking
Recipes for the grill
Grilled onions on a skewer: Alternating tomatoes,onion,green bell pepper, pinapple(or even shrimp)
Grilled eggplant, zucchini then a medley of grilled onions with mushrooms
Cold medley of marinated cucumbers, tomatoes, onions (optional, olives of choice, feta cheese) Marinated in olive oil and herbs. Yummmm!!!!
OHHH!!! Can't forget the corn on the cob!
Question of the day?
What's your favorite grilled vegetable recipe? Please share!!
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