India, Sept. 3 -- Onions are one of those everyday vegetables that rarely get a second thought. Whether they're cooked into curries and gravies, tossed into salads or served raw as a salad, they are a staple in countless meals.

But while most of us eat them out of habit, their nutritional value often goes overlooked. From antioxidants and fibre to essential vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds, the humble onion may offer more health benefits than you realise.

Chennai-based fitness coach Raj Ganpath, who has over 18 years of experience and is the founder of the Slow Burn Method, co-founder and head coach at Quad Fitness, and author of Simple, Not Easy, is highlighting the lesser-known nutritional value and health benefits of...