Alliums

Question 1

Allium Vegetables: Benefits

Answer 1

• Onion, Shallot, Leeks, Spring onions, Garlic.
Benefits:
• Abundant in vitamins and minerals.
• Sulphur compounds: anti microbial, anti viral,
anti cancer and promote phase 2 liver detoxification.
• Supports the microbiome the alliums are rich in prebiotics.
• High in anti oxidant and anti inflammatory flavonoids
(especially good for cardiovascular health)

Question 2

Allium vegetables: Energetics

Answer 2

Energetics: warm, although garlic is hot, so avoid if excess heat.
Wild garlic grows in woodlands in the spring. The leaves and flowers have a sweet, garlic taste. The flowers can be a salad garnish.

Question 3

Onion

Answer 3

Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, C, E, calcium, copper,
iron manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, beta carotene, lutein, quercetin. Red onions are higher in quercetin.

Question 4

Onion: Uses

Answer 4

Uses : anti cancer (rich in flavonoids / antioxidants),
cardiovascular health (fibrinolytic properties and
antioxidants), respiratory infections (high vitamin).

Question 5

Leeks

Answer 5

Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, C, E, K, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, beta carotene, lutein, inulin.

Question 6

Leeks: Uses

Answer 6

Uses: anti cancer (high antioxidant and inulin content),
cardiovascular health (high flavonoid content possible
lowering of LDL cholesterol through inhibition of the
HMG CoA enzyme), microflora health (inulin content).

Question 7

Celery

Answer 7

Celery is a plant stem that is a therapeutic powerhouse when eaten raw in salads, or drunk in a juice or green smoothies.
Providing vitamins B6, folate, C, K, potassium, magnesium and iron. Celery is used by nutritionists to:
• Help manage cholesterol (a compound in celery called
Butylphthalide has been shown to lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure through vasodilation).
• Reduces joint inflammation (vitamin C and flavonoids)
whilst promoting the urinary excretion of uric acid (i.e. gout).
• Supports skin health (vitamin A and C) C), whilst alkalising the body.
• Supports digestion : increases stomach acid and supports the gastric mucosal barrier, and high in insoluble fibre.