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Onion - Red

In season

Food Description:

Some people call the red onion a Spanish onion, or salad onion. The red onion is a beautiful, dry onion in a pretty, reddish-purple colour. The colour may penetrate the whole bulb or just lie on the outside layers. The red onion is sweeter and less pungent than brown and white onions and is often used in salads.

General Information:

Category: Vegetable
To Buy: Select firm, heavy onions, with no soft, or translucent spots. Red onions don't keep as long as brown or white. Avoid any that have begun to sprout.
To Store: Store with the skin on in a place with plenty of air circulation. Red onions will keep for a couple of weeks. Peeled onions should be wrapped in plastic and stored in the fridge for 24 hours.
Tips and Tricks: Onion breath is off-putting and a cure is hard to find. Sweeter, smaller, less pungent onions may relieve the syptoms slightly or try chewing some parsley straight after. You may not improve your onion breath but you'll improve something inside - parsley's one of the superheroes.

Nutrition (1 Unit):

Energy (kJ): 130
Protein (g): 1.4
Saturated Fat, g : 0.0
Vitamin C: Antioxidant, anti inflammatory and immune-boosting, this vitamin has a range of uses. Is essential for collagen formation, therefore plays a role in wound healing. Fights infection and protects against free radical damage. Vitamin C helps maintain normal cholesterol levels, promotes the absorption of iron and counters the effects of stress as it is concentrated in the adrenal glands. Contraindications: Large doses can cause diaorrhea or gas.
Salicylates: Naturally occurring plant chemicals found in several fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices, jams, honey, yeast extracts, tea and coffee, juices, beer and wines. Also present in flavourings, perfumes, scented toiletries and some medications. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. High
Carbohydrates, g: 5.5
Fat (g): 0.1
Monosaturated Fat , g: 0.0
Amines: Amines come the breakdown or fermentation of proteins. High amounts are found in cheese, chocolate, wine, beer and yeast extracts. Smaller amounts are present in some fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, avocados, bananas. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. Negligible
Glutamates: Glutamate is found naturally in many foods, as part of protein. It enhances the flavour of food, which is why foods rich in natural glutamates such as tomatoes, mushrooms and cheeses are commonly used in meals. Pure monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used as an additive to artificially flavour many processed foods, and should be avoided, especially in sensitive individuals as it can cause serious adverse reactions. Natural

Cooking:

Cooking Tips: Slice very finely and add to salads. Caramelise in balsamic vinegar with a teaspoon of rice syrup and fill mini-tart cases topped with goats cheese for an impressive hors de houvres.

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Aches & Pains
Arthritis
Bronchitis
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Inflammation
 Asthma
Bacterial Infections
Cold and Flus
High Blood Cholesterol
Infections

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.



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