Chives are an aromatic vegetable that can be eaten fresh as a side dish and used in a variety of dishes. There are 2 types of chives: green and white. Their appearances are not different, but they differ in the growing process and care.
Another pungent-smelling vegetable with a hot effect is a herbaceous plant in the same family as onions and garlic that has been popular since ancient times. It is used in both savory and snack dishes, such as stir-fried chive flowers with pork liver/chives cakes, or eaten with Pad Thai to enhance the flavor of the food very well. It has high beta-carotene and vitamin C. Per 100 grams, it provides 28 kilocalories of energy.
Chives are a low-fat and low-sugar plant, and are rich in the following important nutrients:
- Manganese helps the brain and nervous system function.
- Vitamin A is important for the functioning of the immune system and growth.
- Potassium helps to maintain blood pressure levels.
- Vitamin C is essential for growth and repair of worn out tissues in the body.
- Magnesium is essential for proper muscle, heart, ยูฟ่าเบท, and nervous system function and helps maintain strong bones.
- Dietary fiber is good for the digestive system and helps prevent constipation.
- Vitamin K helps blood clot and prevents easy bleeding.
Benefits
- Helps strengthen the body’s immune system
- Chives are high in iron, which helps in the production of red blood cells or low platelets, treats low red blood cell counts, and relieves fatigue. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to various parts of the body and removes carbon dioxide from the body.
- Helps nourish and maintain eyesight because chives contain vitamin A which helps with vision.
- Helps strengthen bones because chives are high in calcium and phosphorus.
Eating chives in the amount of food in everyday life is safe for health. However, eating too much can cause diarrhea. Pregnant women and breastfeeding women can eat this vegetable normally.