Alliums (onions garlic and leeks) for longevityAlliums are a family of plants including onions, garlic and leeks. All contain many health enhancing qualities. They are a basic food ingredient because of the flavors they add to dishes but in addition they contribute to health in many ways. among the qualities of garlic are its ability to: lower total cholesterol while raising good cholesterol (HDL) levels reduce the risk of developing blood clots lower blood pressure onions provide similar benefits and also contain two powerful antioxidants (sulfur and quercitin leeks have added nutritinal benefit from vitamins B6 and C, foliate, manganese, iron and fiber which help stabilize blood sugar levels and ensure that sugars are properly metabolized.
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