KNOW YOUR ONIONS * SCALLIONS, which are in the Onion category, have hollow green leaves, like the common onion, except it lacks a fully developed root bulb. It has a relatively mild onion flavor and is used as a vegetable, either raw or cooked. Many other names are: green onion, spring onion, salad onion, table onion, green shallot, onion stick, long onion, baby onion, precious onion, yard onion, gibbon, syboe and scally onion. * SCALLIONS are harvested for their taste, because they are milder than most onions. They are very low in calories, contain many noteworthy flavonoid anti-oxidants, plant fiber, minerals and vitamins that have proven health benefits. Being leafy-greens, scallions naturally contain more plant-derived antioxidants and dietary fiber, such as vitamin C and K, which scallions are one of the richest sources of vitamin K, that has a potential role in bone health by promoting osteotrophic (bone formation and strengthening) activity. Adequate vitamin-K levels limits neuronal damage in the brain; thus, has established role in the treatment of Alzheimers disease. * SCALLIONS are plentiful in B-complex vitamins as well as some essential minerals such as copper, iron, manganese and calcium. The leafy greens contain several vital vitamins such as pyridoxine, folic acid, niacin, riboflavin and thiamin in healthy proportions. Folic acid is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division. Their adequate levels in the daily eating habit during pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects in the newborn babies. - CYphERnoMIx mINisTEr oF HeaLTh
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:38:44 +0000
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