The 5 Health Benefits of Eating Swiss Chard

September 25, 2012

Did you know that Swiss chard actually belongs to the beet family? This nutritious veggie is good for the body and good for your weight-loss journey.

THE 5 Health Benefits of Eating Swiss Chard:

  1. 1 cup of chopped chard provides > than 300% of the daily value for vitamin K.
  2. Swiss chard is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.
  3. Including Swiss chard in your diet is found to prevent iron deficiency anemia.
  4. It is low in calories, low in saturated fats, and helps to lower your cholesterol.
  5. Chard is a great source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant vitamin.

There are many ways to eat the colorful stalks and leaves.  Keep in mind that less cooking time equals more nutrients.  Some people enjoy eating the greens mixed into a salad, while others love to steam them for a few minutes.  I tend to cut most of the stalk away and cut the leafy greens in to strips, sauté them in olive oil and garlic for about five minutes, and then serve them with a little salt and pepper, apple cider vinegar, and a small amount of butter.

Are you fan of Swiss chard? What are some of your favorite Swiss chard recipes?