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Which onion is more powerful?

White Onions: A stronger, spicier, more pungent flavour than yellow onions. More oniony, for lack of a better term, than yellow onions. They don't hold up as well when cooked, as they tend to fall apart.

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When shopping for onions, you have plenty of choices available at the supermarket. Each onion has its own purpose in the kitchen, and knowing the difference is important if you find yourself with a recipe that calls for one type when you only have the other type in the pantry. Our chef instructors at the ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen Calgary Learning Centre came up with the following pointers. Yellow Onions: The general cooking onion. Usually relatively cheap and plentiful, they’re the go-to onion when cooks get cooking. The flavour is strong but mild, with an onion flavour that isn’t overpowering. They often have a bit of sweetness to them, they caramelize nicely and they hold up well when cooked. Unless your recipe says otherwise, this is the default onion for most cooked dishes. White Onions: A stronger, spicier, more pungent flavour than yellow onions. More oniony, for lack of a better term, than yellow onions. They don’t hold up as well when cooked, as they tend to fall apart. Red Onions: The salad onion. While you can cook with it, it’s less overpowering than white or yellow onions, making it ideal for uses that require raw onion. The colour fades as you cook them. Great for Greek salad, on burgers, etc. “A mild, colourful, wonderful onion,” as one of our chefs put it. Sweeter and less punchy than white onions. Sweet Onions: Something else entirely. There are multiple varieties under the “sweet onion” banner, and the level of sweetness can vary widely from one type and growing region to another. As the name implies, they’re super sweet and great for eating raw. Shallots: A chef favourite. Very mild, almost like a cross between a yellow and a red onion. They hold up very well in cooking, and the texture doesn’t break down easily. While they have an onion flavour, they’re not very potent. Because their flesh is so small, they’re a perfect choice for fine-dining applications where a chef wants a very finely diced onion that acts as a base building block for a wide range of dishes. If you’ve never worked with them, give it a go. Ringed, sliced, pickled – any way you slice them (or dice them), they’re fantastic.

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How do you fix testosterone deficiency?

Testosterone deficiency can be treated by: Intramuscular injections, given anywhere from two to 10 weeks apart. Testosterone gel applied to the skin or inside the nose. Mucoadhesive material applied above the teeth twice a day. Long-acting subcutaneous pellet. Testosterone stick (apply like underarm deodorant)

Testosterone is a hormone produced by the testicles and is responsible for the proper development of male sexual characteristics. Testosterone is also important for maintaining muscle bulk, adequate levels of red blood cells, bone growth, a sense of well-being, and sexual function. Inadequate production of testosterone is not a common cause of erectile dysfunction; however, when ED does occur due to decreased testosterone production, testosterone replacement therapy may improve the problem. What Causes Low Testosterone? As a man ages, the amount of testosterone in their body naturally gradually declines. This decline starts after age 30 and continues throughout life. Some causes of low testosterone levels are due to: Injury, infection, or loss of the testicles

Chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer

Genetic abnormalities such as Klinefelter's Syndrome (extra X chromosome)

Hemochromatosis (too much iron in the body)

Dysfunction of the pituitary gland (a gland in the brain that produces many important hormones) or hypothalamus Inflammatory diseases such as sarcoidosis (a condition that causes inflammation of the lungs)

Medications, especially hormones used to treat prostate cancer and corticosteroid drugs

Chronic illness

Chronic kidney failure

Cirrhosis of the liver

Stress

Alcoholism

Obesity (especially abdominal)

What Are the Symptoms of Low Testosterone? Without adequate testosterone, a man may lose their sex drive, experience erectile dysfunction, feel depressed, have a decreased sense of well-being, fatigue, and have difficulty concentrating. What Changes Occur in the Body Due to Low Testosterone? Low testosterone can cause the following physical changes: Decrease in muscle mass, with an increase in body fat

Changes in cholesterol levels

Decrease in hemoglobin and possibly mild anemia

Fragile bones (osteoporosis)

Decrease in body hair

Changes in cholesterol and lipid levels

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