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Swiss-Chard |
Colorful and tasty, Swiss chard is full of nutritional goodness. Swiss chard is related to the beet, and comes in a variety of colors. The leafy portion is always a nice green, while the stalk can be white, bright yellow, or a Christmas red.
The forerunner of beets and a close cousin to spinach.
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HEALTH TIPS |
- Chard is a source of a phytonutrient called betalains, which are found in the veins and stem of Swiss chard. Betalains have an antiodixant, anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effect on the body.
- Swiss chard contains a high amount of fibre and protein, both of which help stabilize blood sugar levels.
- High in Vitamin A, Swiss chard will help keep your eyesight in tip top shape.
- 1 cup of cooked leaves of Swiss chard contains a person’s daily recommended content of potassium, which helps to maintain the level of blood sugar.
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