Chives...

One of my favorite garnishes and often forgotten!  They can really add to the finishing touches of just about any dish and they add great flavor! 

Chive is the name given to the smallest species of the onion family, which also includes onions, garlic, shallots and leeks. Chives can usually be seen in clumps and their stalks have a light, onion flavor. 

Nutrition Benefits of Eating Chives

• Chives, when finely chopped and consumed with food, are said to aid digestion and stimulate appetite.
• Consumption of chives has been found to be beneficial for the respiratory system of an individual.
• It has been seen that chives can help the body in digesting fatty foods, such as cheese.
• For those suffering from tiredness and fatigue, consuming chives can serve to be a good remedy.
• Since chives have been known to have diuretic properties, they can reduce obesity and fluid retention.
• Researches have revealed the result that chives help reduce the risk of prostate cancer, by as much as 50 percent.
• Chives have been found to comprise of mild anti-inflammatory properties.