what are chives good for
Chives are an excellent source of vitamin A â145 percent of the daily recommended value per 100 grams â more than any other allium, and with it, carotenes, which are flavonoid antioxidants like zeaxanthin and lutein that protect you from lung and mouth cancers.ike other allium members, chives contain antioxidants that kill free radicals. Thiosulfinites like allyl propyl disulfide and diallyl disulfide (known to inhibit breast cancer cells) contain enzymes that convert to allicin when its leaves are cut or crushed.