HEALTHY EATING WITH CHIVES: CURATED ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
Perspective from Livia Dickson Chen
PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil
Possible Side Effects
- Individuals taking medications to prevent blood clots, like warfarin or coumadin should consult with their healthcare practitioner before increasing their chives intake because it is high vitamin K.
Quantity Recommendation
- Chives can be consumed daily. It can be used in different preparations, raw or cooked. Adding a tablespoon (3 grams) of chives to food is healthy. Excessive number of chives can cause stomach pain and indigestion.
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Perspective from Alli Shircliff
Masters of Science in Nutrition Counseling · 18 years of experience · USA
Possible Side Effects
- Because chives are a good source of Vitamin K, ask your doctor about eating them if you take blood thinning medications because the Vitamin K may interfere with the medication.
Quantity Recommendation
- One serving is about 1 tablespoon of chopped chives. Add chives to your diet by sprinkling them on soups, salads, or adding them to stir-fry dishes.
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This is for information purpose only, and should not be considered as a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from an external panel of individual doctors, and not to be considered as opinion of Microsoft. Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns.
