ONION
Onions have been grown the world over for 5,000 years. In fact, they may be one of the earliest cultivated crops. Onions grow in a variety of soils and climates. They also prevent thirst and are easily dried for later consumption, making them ideal foods in times of scarcity. The Chinese were growing onions in their gardens 5,000 years ago, while Egyptians were cultivating them as far back as 3500 B.C.
Egyptians worshipped onions, believing that its spherical shape and concentric rings symbolized eternal life. Pharoahs were burried with onions in their tombs and painted on the walls of their pyramids.
Fun facts
Onions are low in calories yet add abundant flavor to a wide variety of foods. With only 30 calories per serving, onions are sodium, fat, and cholesterol free, and provide dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and other key nutrients.
Evidence suggests that onions may be effective against the common cold, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and other diseases. They contain anti-inflammatory, anticholesterol, anticancer, and antioxidant components such as quercetin.
In many parts of the undeveloped world, onions are used to heal blisters and boils. In the United States, products that contain onion extract (such as Mederma) are used in the treatment of topical scars.
Onions are available in white, yellow and red varieties
Season
Onions are grown year-round in California and from March through September.
Nutritions
| Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup chopped |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 32 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.08g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 3mg | 0.13% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 7.47g | 2.49% |
| Dietary Fiber: 1.4 | 0% |
| Sugars: 3.39g | |
| Protein: 0.88g | |
| Vitamin A 0.04% | Vitamin C 9.83% |
| Calcium 1.8% | Iron 0.94% |
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