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Onion Chives

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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has very mild onion flavor.

Usage Tips

  1. These are used as herb in soups, creamy sauces, sandwiches, omelettes, salads and stews.

Description

Onion chives are perennial plant having round hollow leaves that belongs to the family of onion, leeks and garlic.

Health benefits

  • Daily intake of chives improves heart health as it contains potassium which prevents heart problems. It prevents coagulation of arteries and controls bad cholesterol.(1)
  • Rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C and E which improves skin and hairs and prevents cancer.(1)
  • Vitamin A present in it helps improving the vision.(1)
  • It helps liver with detoxification process.(1)
  • Regular consumption of chives helps preventing osteoporosis.(1)
  • Iron ,calcium and vitamins present helps building strong immune system and improves digestion.(1)
  • Vitamins and phytochemicals present in it improves sleeping quality.(1)

Selection Guide

Choose uniform size leaves. Leaves should be evenly green with fresh scent.Don't buy wilted leaves.

Note

Excessives use of onion chives in food may upset stomach.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.naturalfoodseries.com/11-benefits-chives/

(2) https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-403/chive

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