N.O.N.G. or NONG Meals: What are they and what do we offer?
N.O.N.G. is an abbreviation for No Onion No Garlic!
Unfortunately, some people suffer gut or stomach problems including ulcers, heartburn, intestinal inflammation, colitis, or acid reflux.
Fortunately, many doctors and nutritionists recognized that having people not consume onions or garlic, can reduce the problems that they experience.
But don't onions and garlic contain important vitamins and minerals?
Yes, except some people are sensitive to the short-chain carbohydrates that are in onions or garlic. According to accepted information, "..onions and garlic are high in FODMAPs" and for some people are "poorly absorbed by the small intestine. Eating lots of them can cause gastrointestinal distress for people"1.
What type of intestinal distress can these specific carbohydrates cause? Onions and garlic can cause inflammation and affect conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, and more which results in symptoms like gas, bloating, and worse. Some nutritionists believe "Sometimes just taking out onion and garlic is enough to manage symptoms."2
How can we reduce onions or garlic from foods?
Often people suffering from onion or garlic intolerance can switch to an onion or garlic-infused oil or switch to a low FODMAP onion and garlic powder.
Garden of Vegan offers N.O.N.G. dishes!
Yes, every month we offer N.O.N.G. dishes. We clearly label them as N.O.N.G. in the upper left of the dish photos to specify they are considered N.O.N.G. We create these tasty dishes without using onions and garlic, but we don't ignore flavor, And yes, these N.O.N.G. dishes are tasty!
Garden of Vegan can help you with your health goals by making it easier for you to eat healthy foods:
1. Garden of Vegan delivers healthy, plant-based ready-made meals across Australia. Leave the food cooking to us!
2. Garden of Vegan also delivers healthy sides, pantry items, and fresh produce boxes.
So when you don't have the time or energy to prepare healthy food, let us help you improve and maintain your health. We care about your health and the health of the planet. And, we focus on creating balanced meals full of vitamins and nutrients! All Garden of Vegan delicious meals, sides, and produce boxes are certified organic and dairy-free, gluten-free, additive-free, and preservative-free. So you know you will be getting delicious meals, sides, and snacks that are super healthy as well.
Unable to create healthy food and you are an NDIS participant? No problem! Garden of Vegan works with the NDIS program too.
Garden of Vegan's customers, including NDIS participants, can rest assured that our organic meals, produce, and pantry items are 100% organic and nutritious! And, NDIS participants only pay for the food cost component of the meals they order. NDIS participants and NDIS plan managers can learn more about Garden of Vegan NDIS plans and healthy meal delivery by filling out our NDIS form and we'll contact you as soon as possible.
We want people to be healthy! We are continually changing our menus and expanding our nutrition information online! Join our Newsletter and read our blog.
Additional health information from Garden of Vegan
Garden of Vegan Vitamin Guide:
Learn more about healthy foods and how you can increase your vitamin intake with healthy meals, sides, sauces, desserts, and pantry items at the Garden of Vegan Vitamin Guide.
References:
1. Are Onions and Garlic Healthy? Here’s What Experts Say - TIME
2. Onion, Garlic and the Low FODMAP diet - The Food Intolerance Dietitian
