Wonders of Chives

"Where Mom's screts never have to remain secret..."

Thought you might be interested to know:

Chives are a nutrient-dense food, meaning that while they are low in calories they are high in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

DID YOU KNOW THAT:

• Eating Chives can reduce your chances of CANCER especially stomach and colorectal cancers as well as prostate cancer. Their beneficial and preventative effects are likely due in part to their rich organosulfur compounds.
• Sleep and mood: The choline in chives is an important nutrient that helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory. Choline also helps to maintain the structure of cellular membranes, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, assists in the absorption of fat and reduces chronic inflammation.6 Folate, also found in chives, may help with depression by preventing an excess of homocysteine from forming in the body, which can prevent blood and other nutrients from reaching the brain.

How to incorporate more chives into your diet

Chives pair well with your eggs

Adding chives is a great way to add flavor to a dish without adding extra calories, fat or sodium.