Chard

Other names : Swiss chard, Silverbeet, Perpetual spinach, Spinach beet, Crab beet, Bright lights, Seakale beet, mangold.
See also : Cruciferous Vegetables

Special Precautions of Chard

Both Swiss chard and spinach contain oxalates, which are slightly reduced by cooking and can bind to calcium, a concern for people prone to kidney stones.

The benefits of Chard are

It may look like the usual green leafy vegetables, but Swiss chard is actually one of the superior greens that must be included in the diet. This is because of the massive health benefits offered by the vegetable itself.

• rich in essential vitamins and minerals.
• high in phytonutrients that are necessary in preventing cancer and in maintaining the health of the cardiovascular system. The phytonutrient flavonoid found in Swiss chard is similar to fruits and vegetables that have been proven to protect the cardiovascular system.
• phytonutrient syringic acid : According to research, this substance helps in regulating the blood sugar inhibiting alpha-glucosidase from breaking down carbohydrates into simple sugar.
• betalains, as found in the yellowish pigment of the leaf : This phytonutrient acts as anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and detoxifier.
• Chlorophyll-benefits