Swiss Chard: It Isn’t Just For Food Snobs; It’s A Nutritional Powerhouse, Too

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Swiss Chard, what looks like an exotic farmer's market find for food snobs is actually one of the most nutritious vegetables you can find. Its vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (particularly carotenoids) make it a powerhouse. It's full of beta carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A that boosts immunity and protects vision. And there's more: swiss chard also packs one third of your daily Vitamin C requirements and a dose of Vitamin E to boost immunity and prevent oxidative tissue damage. More »Post from: Blisstree