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Various Nutrients Behind the Benefits of Bombay Onions

Onions are commonly used in cooking. Aside from being a flavor enhancer, the benefits of onions for health are also many. This one plant contains many nutrients and substances that are thought to affect health. No wonder the onions are often used as medicine. When compared to garlic which is well known for its benefits, not many people know the benefits of onions. Onion is a plant that is generally used as a spice in cooking. In addition to the delicious aroma, onions also contain many health benefits. Bombay Onion Nutrition Onion is a low-calorie food ingredient that is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Onions contain very little saturated fat and absolutely no trans fat. In 100 grams of onions, contained approximately 40 calories, 1.7 grams of fiber, 4.2 grams of sugar, 1.1 grams of protein, and 9.3 grams of carbohydrates. In addition, onions also contain vitamin B6, vitamin C, folate, and potassium. Benefits of Bombay Onions The substances contained in it...

Beware, Saddle Thumb Joints Prone to Arthritis

Not many people know that the saddle joint of the thumb is one of the joints that is often used. Therefore also, these joints are more at risk of injury and even developing arthritis, compared to other joints in the hand. As the name implies, the shape of the thumb joint saddle resembles a saddle on a horse that is convex on one side and concave on the other side. The saddle joint allows the limbs to move forward and back or sideways left and right, but cannot rotate or spin in all directions. The saddle joint in the thumb can actually develop arthritis if it is used excessively continuously. Arthritis in the Saddle Joints Arthritis is a disorder in the joints that causes inflammation in one or several joints. Arthritis in the saddle joint of the thumb is generally experienced by those who are older. This condition occurs when worn cartilage is separated from the bone forming the thumb joint, also called the carpometacarpal joint (CMC). Under normal circumstances, cartilage prot...