Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with sausage, grapes, fennel, onion

Ingredients

for 4 people

400 g (14.1 oz) pork sausage

200 g (7.1 oz) sweet white grapes

Fennel seeds, to taste

1 small onion

Method

Prick the sausages with a needle

Brown them in a pan, without adding seasonings, for about 5 minutes over high heat, together with the fennel seeds and the onion, peeled and chopped.

Add the grapes

Mash them a little with the tines of a fork and continue cooking over high heat for another 5 minutes.

Lower the heat, cover, cook for about 20 minutes

Season with salt and pepper

Serve.

Allergens

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Fennel: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to Birch, Artemisia and Composite

Grapes: possible cross-reaction in case of birch allergy

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Fennel: favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system because they are rich in vitamin K, which helps protect the arteries and nitrates that reduce blood pressure, slow down the aging of the arteries, improve the functionality of the lining of blood vessels. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Sausage: source of protein, B vitamins and minerals such as zinc and iron important for the health of bones, muscles, and the nervous system.

Grape: Fruit with a high capacity to promote the purification of the liver and regularization of the intestine. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)