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In addition to the nutrients highlighted in our ratings chart, an in-depth nutritional profile for Swiss chard is also available. This profile includes information on a full array of nutrients, including carbohydrates, sugar, soluble and insoluble fiber, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids and more.
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Swiss chard is a power food, a storehouse of many different vitamins, minerals and nutrients. In fact, based upon the nutrient rating system we developed at the World's Healthiest Foods, Swiss chard is an excellent source of 9 nutrients, a very good source of 7 nutrients and a good source of 7 nutrients.
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Swiss chard is packed with nutrition. It is an excellent source of vitamins C, E, and K, carotenes, chlorophyll, and fiber. It is also an excellent source of several minerals including potassium, magnesium, iron, and manganese.
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High in fiber, vitamins and minerals, Swiss chard is a "cruciferous" vegetable. This scientific name is given to vegetables that research has proven may provide protection against certain cancers. All cruciferous vegetables contain the antioxidants beta carotene and sulforaphane.
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Swiss chard is a relative of the beet family -- it's also related to spinach -- and is bred to have highly nutritious and flavorful leaves. The root, however, is not edible. Swiss chard can be eaten raw but most people enjoy it when it's cooked -- it can be steamed, roasted, grilled, or sauteed.
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Swiss chard recipe, sautéed in olive oil with garlic and crushed red pepper. ... I never liked Swiss chard, until several years ago I had some that had been freshly picked from a friend's garden. It was so sweet and buttery I couldn't believe it was actually Swiss chard. It was then I learned that freshness was the...
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add the Swiss chard and cook over high heat until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain the chard and let cool, then squeeze dry and coarsely chop.
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Nutrition facts label for Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt ... The spoke for dietary fiber is colored green, protein is blue, vitamins are purple, minerals are white, and yellow represents a group of commonly overconsumed nutrients: saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
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Wilted Swiss Chard with Garlic; Chard is a tender green and benefits from a brief cooking period. Wilted greens are simply sautéed in oil, covered and cooked without adding any cooking liquid. Tender greens such as beet greens and spinach can also be prepared in this manner.
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