Onions — what we like to call Nature's Ninja — are prized not only for their flavorful addition to meals, but for their value-added onion nutritional benefits. See video here. Onions are high in vitamin C, a good source of fiber, and contain only 64 calories per 1 cup serving. … [Read more...] about Onion nutritional benefits become your heart’s ally
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Onions in the Raw: Pico de Gallo
I’m delighted to have Kate Winslow as a guest blogger. She's sharing her adventures abroad along with some fabulous photos and a delicious Pico de Gallo recips. By Kate Winslow Several years ago, my husband and I, along with our young son, moved to Sicily, where we worked for several months at a … [Read more...] about Onions in the Raw: Pico de Gallo
Onions Contribute to a Healthy Gut
Nutrition Nugget Over two thousand years ago, Hippocrates said “All disease begins in the gut.” While this statement isn’t completely true, there is much wisdom to it. Bacteria and other organisms in our bodies do a lot more than help us digest food. Between seventy and ninety percent or our … [Read more...] about Onions Contribute to a Healthy Gut
Onions – Filling the Fiber Gap
Nutrition Nugget Despite of the growing awareness fiber consumption plays in healthy aging and preventing chronic illness, most Americans don’t eat enough fiber. Adults need about 25 – 38 grams of fiber a day, depending upon age, gender and overall health status. Unfortunately, average consumption … [Read more...] about Onions – Filling the Fiber Gap
Onion’s Many Hidden Benefits
Nutrition Nugget While you may know that onions are tasty, versatile and come in different colors you may not be aware of all the healthy compounds beneath their layers or how onions complement other healthy foods. A significant body of research shows when we eat a predominately plant-based diet … [Read more...] about Onion’s Many Hidden Benefits
