Chives: Health benefits of this flavourful herb

By:Rohtki Arora, Updated: Dec 13, 2021 | 18:37 IST
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One of the closest relatives of the humble onion, chives are perennial plants found across Europe, Asia and North America. They are a common herb and can be found in grocery stores or in home gardens. They are chopped and used as ingredients in omelets, potatoes, soups and even fish. Chives can even be used in salads.

While chives have an onion-like taste, their flavor profile is less pronounced than regular red or yellow onions. What’s more, while onions leave a pungent odor in one's mouth, chives are more mellow and do not cause bad breath. They have a crisp pop of flavor and stark green color which adds another dimension (both in terms of taste and visuals) to any dish.

Health benefits of chives:
  • Cancer prevention
  • Prevent Osteoporosis
  • Improves memory
  • Heart health
  • Digestive issue

Nutritional benefits of chives:

One tablespoon of chopped chives contains the following nutrients
Nutrient

 Measurement
Calories

0.9
Vitamin K

5 %
Vitamin C

2 %
Folate

1 %
Vitamin A

1 %
Calcium

1 %
Potassium

1 %


Key health benefits of chives:

1. Hinders cancerous cell growth: Several studies have shown that chives can help prevent or fight cancer. Certain compounds in chives, including sulfur that chives can deter cancerous cells from growing throughout the body. And even though these are still in early stages, studies do show a beneficial impact.

2. Osteoporosis: Studies have shown, vitamin K is instrumental in treating osteoporosis. Chives are loaded with Vitamin K. It helps to improve bone density and control swelling.

3. Memory: Chives contain both choline and folate. Folic acid has been found to be connected to both cognitive disorders and mood disorders.

4. Heart health: Chives have allicin which is linked to reduced levels of LDL or bad cholesterol in the body and improved heart health. Allicin is also connected to the lowering of blood pressure.

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