| Onions : In the group of onions (sulfur compound foods), we include chives, leeks, shallots, scallions, turnips, garlic and even cabbage! |
From time to time we hear the wildest stories about onions. Some people say they are a must in a primates diet, others say they are bad for them. Time for us to set things straight. Why this confusion? It’s simple, onions are good for primates but have a bad effect on a primates body when overdosed. Many things are dangerous when overdosed. The best example here is vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is very important in a primates diet but causes issues when overdosed. Let’s make a comparison and then you can decide for yourself whether or not you want to include onions in your primates diet. (more…)