Green onions are familiar to every person from early childhood. It is present in many dishes - both festive and in the daily menu. It is added to almost any dish: soups, salads, snacks and hot dishes.
According to historical facts, the use of onions for food dates back at least 5000 years: it was still cultivated by the peasants of Ancient Egypt. The use of this plant in Russian cuisine, of course, is not so long, but also has long-standing roots.
Chives are known for their exceptionally positive qualities. In addition to the function of decorating dishes and giving them a fresh summer taste at any time of the year, it is known for its healing properties. What is green onion good for? A question that is difficult to answer shortly.
Green onion - what is this vegetable good for? The answer has been known in Russia for a long time: just like garlic, it has the ability to fight infection. That is why it is recommended to use it in large quantities during periods of various epidemics. In addition, when treating with traditional medicine, onions are often recommended to be added to the composition of various drops and potions. That's what onions are good for. Grandmothers talk about these properties, passing recipes from generation to generation, so the popularity of onions does not decrease.
Still green onions what is useful? Its ability to stimulate appetite. That is why it is so often used in the preparation of salads and other dishes that precede the main food. Onions improve digestion, having the property of contributing to increased secretion of gastric juice. It is for this purpose that you can often see unprocessed green onions on the table.
What else is this vegetable useful for? There is one quality that distinguishes onions from the mass of other equally well-known and healthy vegetables - it is an aphrodisiac, that is, it has a positive effect on sexual desire and sexual activity. Eating green onions is often good for a strong relationship and a long, intense sex life.
Now we should recall its chemical composition. So, green onions. How useful is it yet? Its main asset is vitamin C. 100 grams of vegetable contains such an amount that is the daily norm for an adult. Due to this, with the frequent use of onions in food, a person rarely suffers from colds. In the spring, the vegetable will help to avoid the effects of vitamin deficiency. In addition to vitamin C, green onions contain a large amount of carotene (provitamin A), as well as vitamin A, which is necessary for the beauty and health of human skin, vision, heart and nervous system; B vitamins, which the nervous system and brain also need. Trace elements in green onions are equally important. Calcium and phosphorus are essential for healthy bones and teeth. Potassium is an important element for the health of the heart and blood vessels, and zinc is for strong immunity and beauty.
Chives are considered a reliable tool for the prevention of cancer and atherosclerosis. In addition, it is used to prevent prostatitis, to increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood, reduce cholesterol.
It is even surprising that this unsightly-looking plant contains such a large amount of nutrients. And all this is available all year round without undue effort! Onions are completely unpretentious in leaving - it is not for nothing that they are grown on almost every kitchen windowsill.