Is a healthier diet on your list of New Year’s resolutions for 2013?

Then join the National Onion Association’s @Onionista for a special #OnionChat: Power Up With Veggies in 2013 with special guest - @SharonPalmerRD - Thursday January 17th at 4pm ET! Learn about plant-based diets-what they are, why they’re good for you and how to prepare them- as well as how onions and other vegetables can help you “power up!”  You’ll also get mouthwatering recipes and tips to make cooking with onions fun. Those who register & join the chat will be entered to win one of three prize packs that each include Sharon’s book, “The Plant-Powered Diet,” five pounds of onions and great tips & recipes to power up your meals in 2013! (Open to residents of the U.S. only.)

The National Onion Association represents onion growers, shippers and others in the U.S. onion industry. The NOA is also an incredible resource for anyone who has ever encountered an onion! Visit to their website and you’ll find recipes on how to serve onions for any meal, in any season and at any gathering. You’ll also find information on handling and storing onions, as well as nutrition information, how to cut, prepare & store onions, and even info on onions colors, flavors, sizes and seasons.

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For many of us, July means fireworks, backyard family time, and…grilling! And what better way to celebrate National Grilling Month than with a special #OnionChat: Grilling Edition!

Join the National Onion Association’s @Onionista for a special #OnionChat with special guest - Grilling Vegan Style Author @JohnSchlimm - this Thursday June 28th at 8pm ET! Come meet John and learn about his new book, get great recipes and grilling tips, and learn more about onions-how to grill them and add them to summer recipes to make your backyard get-together even tastier! Those who join the chat will be entered to win one of 5 prize packs that each include one TheGrillion and one copy of Grilling Vegan Style! (Open to residents of U.S. and Canada. Click here for official rules.)

The National Onion Association represents onion growers, shippers and others in the U.S. onion industry. The NOA is also an incredible resource for anyone who has ever encountered an onion! One visit to their website and you’ll find recipes on how to serve onions for any meal, in any season and at any gathering. You’ll also find information on handling and storing onions, as well as important dietary information and research, lesson plans for teachers, and answers to (eye)burning questions such as “why do your eyes water when you cut an onion?” For a small taste of what’s to come during Thursday’s chat, visit the NOA’s Ten Tips for Perfectly Grilled Onions!

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