| Shallots belong to the lily family (Liliacae) | | | | established that shallots are |
| where onion,garlic and leeks are present. It | | | | particularlyeffective against liver cancer |
| is classified as Alliumcepa var. aggregatum | | | | cells. Shallots have sixtimes the phenolic |
| .Shallots are smaller and sweeter thanonion | | | | content than onions. Shallots help theliver |
| and like garlic its bulb divides into | | | | eliminate toxins from the body and have |
| multiplesections .It digests better than | | | | saponins toinhibit and kill cancer cells. |
| onion when eaten raw. Thebulbs are pulled of | | | | |
| the ground and leaves are allowed todry. The | | | | Shallots are specifically linked to |
| greens above the ground which are known | | | | inhibiting human stomachcancer. Shallots |
| asscallions are used as salads and also for | | | | produce an anti-coagulant that thins theblood |
| cooking. Shallotsare an excellent source of | | | | and exhibit strong anti-platelet activity and |
| vitamin C, potassium, dietaryfiber and folic | | | | are verygood for patients who have |
| acid. It also contain calcium, iron andhave | | | | symptomatic atheroscleroticdisease, |
| a high protein quality. | | | | cardiovascular disease, heart attack and |
| | | | stroke. Itaids brain function and thus |
| There has been lot of research and studies | | | | protects against Alzheimer'sdisease. Shallots |
| regarding the useof shallots for health | | | | can lower blood sugar levels in peoplewith |
| conditions. Different analysis andstudies | | | | diabetes by preventing the degradation of |
| have found that shallots contains two sets | | | | insulin andincreasing metabolism of glucose. |
| ofcompounds -sulfur compounds, such as allyl | | | | Eating shallots dailyhelps in the growth of |
| propyl disulphide | | | | bone tissue and reduces the risk ofdeveloping |
| | | | osteoporosis by 20%. It contains |
| (APDS) and flavonoids, such as quercetin. | | | | Prostaglandin |
| Flavonoidconsumption has been associated with | | | | |
| a reduced risk ofcancer, heart disease and | | | | A-1, a powerful agent which can lower blood |
| diabetes since they areanti-cancer, | | | | pressure. Sulfurcontent in shallots makes |
| antibacterial, antiviral, anti-allergenic | | | | skin look younger. Daily intake ofa little |
| andanti-inflammatory. | | | | shallot will benefit in the long run. |
| | | | Shallots canbe eaten raw or cooked till they |
| Recent studies have shown the potential | | | | are tender. |
| health benefits ofcommon onions and | | | | |