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Red Onion Or Shallots
Red onions and shallots are pungent allium vegetables commonly used raw or cooked to add flavor, aroma, and mild sweetness. They are similar nutritionally, with red onions generally higher in anthocyanin pigments and shallots offering a slightly milder taste.
Beneficial properties
rich in antioxidants
contains sulfur compounds
source of prebiotic fiber
supports heart health
low in calories
Nutritional highlights
They provide vitamin C, folate, potassium, small amounts of vitamin B6, and antioxidant compounds such as quercetin and other flavonoids.
Conditions it helps with
Bloating, Gas, & Indigestion
Includes: Bloating
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Chronic Inflammation
Includes: Inflammation
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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IBS / Sensitive Gut
Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Immune System (general)
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