5 REASONS TO... ADD SOME SHALLOTS

TO YOUR COOKING

1. They are rich in vitamin C (double that of onions), a vitamin you should eat every day.

2. Shallots contain flavonoid anti-oxidants such as quercetin, which can help remove harmful free radicals.

3. They are a rich source of vitamins A, B and E.

4. Including them in dishes means you get important trace elements such as phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, iron and copper.

5. Shallots contain allicin, which causes the blood vessels to open up, lowering your blood pressure.