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What Is Swiss Chard?

Swiss Chard is a leafy green vegetable with highly nutritious leaves. The plant is a good source of vitamins A, C and K, and minerals including magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, iron and dietary fiber.

Chard has shiny, ribbed leaves, is low in calories and has a low glycemic index of 32. Varieties include red, green and rainbow. Swiss Chard is considered a superfood because it’s rich in antioxidants including beta carotene and flavonoids.

How To Prepare Swiss Chard

Fresh chard can be used raw or cooked in salads, stir-fries, soups and omelets. The entire plant is edible, so nothing goes to waste. Boiling, sauteing, baking, frying and steaming are methods of cooking chard.

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