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Prime Minister Modi also likes to eat ‘onion’ which is used in every vegetable…, do you know the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Samira Vishwas | April 22, 2026 3:25 AM CST

  • Onion is an integral part of the meal.
  • Onion brings both advantages and disadvantages to the body.
  • It has come to light that Prime Minister Modi is also including it in his diet.

Amidst his busy election rallies in West Bengal, a funny incident with Prime Minister Modi in Jhargram became the talk of the town. Here, Narendra Modi stopped to eat jhalmuri at a shop in Jhargram. This dish is similar to Mumbai Bheli which consists of Kurmure, Shave, Spices, OnionA spicy dish is prepared using tomatoes, coriander, lemon. When Prime Minister Modi stopped in front of the shop to eat this dish, the shopkeeper asked him, “Do you eat onion?” To this, Modi replied with a smile, “Yes, I eat.” This interaction was short but interesting. Modi has always been known for his nutritious diet. He has talked about his diet many times before.

Even at the age of 75, his enthusiasm and fitness puts many to shame. Similarly, it has now come to light that they are consuming onion in their diet. Onion is an ingredient in Indian cuisine that is used in almost every dish. Be it dal, pulao, or bhaji… onion is used in every dish. So let’s know in detail the health benefits of this onion.

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What are the benefits of onions?

As NetMeds reports, raw onions contain many essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, and potassium. The elements that give strength to the body. Since it is low in calories, it is a good option to include in the diet. Eating onions regularly can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer and Alzheimer’s.

Beneficial for immunity

Onion is a nutritious food. Its consumption is very beneficial in boosting the immune system. Quercetin, an antioxidant present in onions, helps the body fight infection. Onion also helps reduce inflammation in the body. Eating small amounts of raw onion regularly helps in boosting the immunity of the body.

Beneficial for the heart

Onion is considered very beneficial for heart health. These nutrients help control cholesterol, maintain blood pressure and improve blood circulation. Regular consumption of onion reduces the risk of heart disease.

Maintains proper digestion

If the digestive system is not healthy, problems like indigestion, stomach ache, gas, constipation start to arise. If you want to keep your digestive system healthy, you can include onion in your diet. Its prebiotic fiber nourishes the good bacteria in the gut. This cures stomach problems.

Controls blood sugar

Not many people know but onion is also considered very beneficial for diabetic patients. It contains sulfur compounds and flavonoids called quercetin that help lower blood sugar levels. According to some research, onion extract can lower blood sugar levels in diabetic patients by up to 50%.

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What are the disadvantages of onions?

Along with the benefits, there are also some disadvantages of eating onion for the body. Abundant consumption of onion is beneficial but if this consumption is more than required, it can have a bad effect on our health. This can cause gas, heartburn or bad breath. In some cases, it can also be treated with allergies or medications. So always consume onion in quantity. Excessive consumption of this can harm health.

 


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