A series of PresentationByMr. Allah Dad Khan former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

2. Impressive Health Benefits of Shallot
A series of Presentation
By
Mr. Allah DadKhan
former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and
Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture
Peshawar
allahdad52@gmail.com

4. Shallots
 Shallots – Small onions often with a more fiery bite.

5. Shallots
 Shallots are normally considered a variety of onions, and
they share the same species, Allium cepa, although they
are in a subspecies variety called the Aggragatium
group. They are also closely related to garlic and have a
similar structure of a head composed of multiple cloves.
They vary in color from golden brown to rose-red, and
the inner flesh is pulpy white, with some green coloring.
They are probably native to Southeast Asia and moved
from there into India and traveled to the Mediterranean
region through trade and general crop movement.
Shallots have been cultivated for thousands of years,
appearing in Greek literature and history. They are also
not cultivated in Africa.

6. Shallots
 They offer an interesting culinary flavor to foods and can
be used either fresh or as a pickled vegetable product.
They taste somewhat like onions, but have a slightly
milder taste. However, similar to garlic and onions,
shallots cause irritation in the eye when sliced. Shallots
are prepared in numerous ways, including deep-fried as
a condiment in certain Asian cultures. They are valued
not only for their unique flavor and availability, but also
for their significant nutrient value, which is actually
superior to common onions in a number of ways. Let’s
take a closer look at some of the nutrients that compose
this versatile and popular vegetable.

7.  Health Benefits Of Shallots

8. Shallots for Circulation and Metabolism:
 mineral content of shallots is
typically higher than that of
onions, including iron, copper,
and potassium. Iron and
copper can help
to boost circulation in the
body by stimulating the
production of red blood cells.
With more RBC in the blood
stream, blood circulation
increases, bringing more
oxygen to important areas of
the body and increasing
energy, vitality, cell regrowth,
healing, and metabolism.

9. Shallots lowers Blood Pressure:
 The combination of
potassium, a well known
vasodilator, and the action
of allicin, which releases
nitric oxide in the body,
blood pressure is
significantly decreased. A
vasodilator relaxes the
walls of the blood vessels
and allows blood to flow
more freely. This prevents
clotting and stress on the
cardiovascular system,
further boosting heart
health.

10. Shallots for Diabetes Control
 : Two of the
phytochemical
compounds found in
shallots, allium and allyl
disulfide, have anti-
diabetic properties,
meaning that they help to
regulate the levels of
blood sugar in the body.
This can be very helpful
for diabetics who need to
keep their blood sugar
levels under control.

11. Shallots Soothes Nerves:
 The
various minerals and vitamins fo
und in shallots, including
pyridoxine, can help to stimulate
the release of GABA in the brain,
which is very important for
maintaining low stress levels and
keeping the hormones in the
body at the proper levels. If you
want to reduce stress or relax
your mind, shallots can give you
a quick GABA boost. Folic acid is
also found in significant
quantities in shallots, which is an
essential B-vitamin that can help
with mental and emotional help
by regulating hormonal and
enzymatic reactions in the brain.

12. Shallots Low in Calories:
 Shallots contain very less
amount of calories and
loads of nutrients. Calories
in a shallot depend on its
cooking procedure. If
you’re on a diet, you can
add shallots to bland foods
and enjoy the delicious
flavor without piling on
calories. 2 tbsp shallots
provide just 14 calories.
There are 19 calories
present in 100 grams of
boiled shallots.

13. Shallots as Anti-oxidants:
 Shallots contain more
nutrition than onions.
They have more anti-
oxidants, minerals,
vitamins and flavonoid
anti-oxidants like
quercetin and kemferfol.

14. Shallots has Healing Power:
 Along with various
antioxidants, shallots
contain sulphur anti-
oxidant compounds like
diallyl trisulfide, diallyl
disulfide, and allyl propyl
disulfide. Shallots also
have anti-viral, anti-
bacterial, and anti-fungal
properties.

15. Shallots Reduces Cholesterol:
 Allicin present in shallots
can be useful to reduce
cholesterol production.
They inhibit HMG-coa
reductase enzyme into
your liver cells.

16. Shallots Treats Intestinal Worm:
 Shallots are found
effective in curing and
treating intestinal worms
in the stomach. Shallot
juice helps clear thread
worms that occur in
children. Grind some
shallots to make a juice
and drink every morning
on an empty stomach.

17. Shallots for Cold or Fever:
 Shallots are smeared on
a baby’s body during
cold or fever since it is a
medicinal plant that can
effectively cure regular
cold or fever.

18. Shallots Reduce Phlegm:
 Shallots are an effective
remedy to dilute the
phlegm that causes
coughing.

19. Shallots and Bronchitis:
 Mix shallot juice with
honey and consume a
teaspoon of this mixture
thrice daily. This is an
effective expectorant that
can give you relief from
bronchitis, influenza,
cold, cough and sore
throat. It is also helps
liquefy the phlegm and
helps in clearing them.

20. Shallots Reduces Nervous Irritability:
 Shallots contain many
vitamins and minerals
like vitamin A, thiamin,
vitamin C pyridoxine,
folates, etc. Pyridoxine
(B-6) present in shallots
is useful to raise the
GABA chemical levels in
your brain to soothe
nervous irritability.

21. Shallots Alzheimer’s Disease:
Shallots help in promoting
beneficial brain functions.
This is proven to be
effective for Alzheimer’s
disease.