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Onion

Foundational aromatic; quercetin-rich.

Benefits

Key compounds

Quercetinsulfur compoundsfructans (prebiotic)allicin precursors

May help with

Best for these goals

Heart healthimmunitygut health

How to use it

The base of nearly every savory dish — soups, stocks, sautés, caramelized, raw in salsa

Evidence level

Traditional/Established

Cautions & interactions

Heartburn/GERD for some; FODMAP-sensitive individuals
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