Cebolla y sus cáscaras: una forma sencilla de aprovecharlas para el bienestar de la próstata y la vejiga

Onions are one of those ingredients that are almost always in the kitchen. Besides adding flavor to our meals, they contain plant compounds like quercetin, flavonoids, sulfur compounds, and antioxidants—substances that have garnered interest for their potential connection to overall well-being.

Even their peels, which we usually end up throwing away, can be used in traditional recipes. However, it's important to be realistic: onions don't cleanse the prostate, cure urinary tract infections, or eliminate an enlarged prostate. They can be part of a balanced diet, but they shouldn't replace evaluation or treatment prescribed by a healthcare professional.

🍵 1. Onion Peel Infusion

Ingredients:

Clean peels from 2 onions
1 liter of water
Honey to taste, optional

Preparation:
Carefully wash the peels to remove any dirt or residue. Boil the water, add the peels, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and let it steep for another 10 minutes. Finally, strain very well.

How to take it: one cup occasionally, preferably after letting it cool slightly. It's not necessary to consume it for weeks as if it were a medical treatment.

🧅 2. Onion Broth with Vegetables

Another alternative is to incorporate onion directly into your diet.

Ingredients:

1 medium onion
1 carrot
1 stalk of celery
1 clove of garlic
3 cups of water
A small amount of olive oil
Aromatic herbs to taste

Chop the ingredients, lightly sauté the onion and garlic with a few drops of oil, and add the water, carrot, and celery. Cook for 20 minutes and add the herbs at the end.

This preparation can be consumed as part of a light and nutritious meal.

🥗 3. Red Onion in Salad

You can also enjoy onions without preparing any remedy. Chop red onion into small pieces and combine it with tomato, cucumber, avocado, and olive oil. This is a simple way to incorporate a variety of plant-based foods into your diet.

⚠️ Important Recommendation

If you experience pain when urinating, blood in your urine, fever, difficulty starting urination, inability to empty your bladder completely, or frequent nighttime urination, do not try to resolve these issues solely with home remedies. These symptoms can have various causes and require medical evaluation.

Onions can be an excellent addition to a healthy diet, but the true focus should be on maintaining a balanced diet, staying well-hydrated, and seeking medical advice promptly if you experience urinary or prostate symptoms.