Chard-mania! Super Powerhouse Green Fast Facts and Recipes!
While kale and spinach often steal the limelight, don't overlook Swiss Chard--another dark green leafy green that is not only delicious but super nutritious too!
A scientific study done by the Journal for Preventing Chronic Disease (2014), ranked powerhouse fruits and vegetables based on nutrient density.
Chard ranked 3rd—behind only watercress and Chinese cabbage. Collard greens came in at #10 and kale at #15. http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2014/13_0390.htm Now, that's a good reason to figure out a way to get this green into your recipe rotation!
Check out this video for some basics for buying and preparing Swiss Chard!
Great Tasting Recipes--Personally Tasted for Deliciousness
Here are a few tried and trusted recipes to encourage you to give Chard a Chance!
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