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Alternative medicine in food- Shallots

Shallots belong to the lily family (Liliacae)established that shallots are
where onion,garlic and leeks are present. Itparticularlyeffective against liver cancer
is classified as Alliumcepa var. aggregatumcells. Shallots have sixtimes the phenolic
.Shallots are smaller and sweeter thanonioncontent than onions. Shallots help theliver
and like garlic its bulb divides intoeliminate toxins from the body and have
multiplesections .It digests better thansaponins  toinhibit  and  kill  cancer cells.
onion when eaten raw. Thebulbs are pulled of
the ground and leaves are allowed todry. TheShallots are specifically linked to
greens above the ground which are knowninhibiting human stomachcancer. Shallots
asscallions are used as salads and also forproduce an anti-coagulant that thins theblood
cooking. Shallotsare an excellent source ofand exhibit strong anti-platelet activity and
vitamin C, potassium, dietaryfiber and folicare verygood for patients who have
acid. It also contain calcium, iron andhavesymptomatic atheroscleroticdisease,
a  high  protein  quality.cardiovascular disease, heart attack and
stroke. Itaids brain function and thus
There has been lot of research and studiesprotects against Alzheimer'sdisease. Shallots
regarding the useof shallots for healthcan lower blood sugar levels in peoplewith
conditions. Different analysis andstudiesdiabetes by preventing the degradation of
have found that shallots contains two setsinsulin andincreasing metabolism of glucose.
ofcompounds -sulfur compounds, such as allylEating shallots dailyhelps in the growth of
propyl  disulphidebone 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 andA-1, a powerful agent which can lower blood
diabetes since they areanti-cancer,pressure. Sulfurcontent in shallots makes
antibacterial, antiviral, anti-allergenicskin 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 potentialare tender.
health benefits ofcommon onions and



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