Source: renalize.it

Presentation

Side dish prepared with octopus, onion, carrot, extra virgin olive oil and salt

Ingredients

for 4 people:

1 kg (35.3 oz) cleaned octopus

1 onion

1 carrot

40 g (1.4 oz / 3 tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil

1 pinch of salt for the cooking water

Method

Put the cleaned octopus in water brought to a boil with coarse salt, onion and carrot.

Let it boil for 45 minutes (or until it turns out soft with a fork).

Cut the octopus

Season with extra virgin olive oil.

Serve

Allergens

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Octopus: fishery products included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

Both phosphorus and potassium are high, but boiling allows their content to be reduced by about half.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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. 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

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Octopus: rich in iron and vitamin B12, useful for the cardiovascular system and the correct synthesis of red blood cells; selenium and omega 3 fatty acids that promote the proper functioning of the immune system and liver function. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in case of nephropathy.

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for:

• on dialysis
• with transplantation
• with renal impairment

Product also intended for subjects suffering from:

• Anorexia-weight loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity),