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5 ways onions make your food better

Onionista — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:29:17 +0000

Let’s face it, we don’t always want to eat salad or other nutritious foods because it feels sometimes like eating cardboard. But we know 5 ways onions make your food better. That way, you can get the full nutritional effect and some taste. Onions deliver many different tastes depending on how they’re used or cooked. […]

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The many ways to make your salad more interesting

Onionista — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:11:24 +0000

Eating salads can be a tough habit to continue. But we know the many ways to make your salad more interesting. That way, you never have the same salad twice! If you need recipe ideas, go to our recipes page and find our 15 tasty salad recipes. Turn your kitchen into your own salad bar […]

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The salad is a great way to make vegetables taste good for picky eaters

Onionista — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:47:31 +0000

Not everyone is a fan of vegetables. For some, it may have been what they were fed as children; others just never appreciated the flavors. But there are ways to make vegetables taste good for picky eaters. Follow along to find ways to pair vegetables with the right ingredients to make the perfect bite salad. […]

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How to get 5 servings of vegetables a day

Onionista — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:31:34 +0000

So it’s 2021, and you’ve seen enough of the pandemic to convince you to eat right. But if you’re wondering how to get 5 servings of vegetables a day, we have one simple answer: salads. You can tick off quite a few of your daily vegetable needs with one healthy salad a day. You can […]

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Onion nutritional benefits become your heart’s ally

Onionista — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:09:08 +0000

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. In addition, onion bulbs […]

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Managing weight with planning and produce

Onionista — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:56:36 +0000

One of the main obstacles to managing weight is not taking the time to plan and prepare healthier meals. Research shows us when people are able to cook their own food and eat at home their diet is typically lower in calories and higher in nutrients. Also, adding more nutrient-rich, low calorie fruits and vegetables […]

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Onions – Inflammation Superfood

Administrator — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 21:05:42 +0000

Nutrition Nugget Inflammation is the body’s natural protective response to illness, stress and infection; however, some illnesses and diseases cause the body’s immune system to malfunction, leading to chronic inflammation. When inflammation is activated continuously over many years, it can result in excess oxidation and chronic disease. Chronic inflammation is widely accepted as the […]

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Onions Contribute to a Healthy Gut

Onionista — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 10:44:57 +0000

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 immune system resides in our […]

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Onion’s Many Hidden Benefits

Onionista — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 12:30:29 +0000

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 and get regular exercise (a brisk 20 minute daily walk) can lower a person’s risk of early death and aids […]

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