Onions
Onions are members of the Allium family, and fall into two main categories-green onions and dry onions (mature onions covered with dry, papery skin).
The numerous members of this plant family include scallions, leeks, shallots and garlic as well as the individual onion varieties.
Onions are a rich source of phytonutrients including allyl sulfides and quercetin.
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1034*, 1521**, 1220***
*Onions,raw, **Onions, red, raw, ***Onions yellow, sauteed
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of:
- Good Source of:
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Molds, No Citrus, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
Related Nutrients
Selecting and Storing
Choose onions that are heavy for their size with dry, papery skins. Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation for up to 2 months. Cut onions should be tightly wrapped, refrigerated and used within 4 days.
