Swiss Chard
Top 4 in Top 10 Healthiest Winter Vegetables
Swiss chard is low in calories and high in nutrients. In fact, one cup (36 grams) has only 7 calories while providing nearly half of the daily recommended vitamin A consumption and 100% of the daily recommended vitamin K intake. Vitamin C, magnesium, and manganese are all abundant in this plant.
Swiss chard's rich green leaves and brightly colored stems are also high in betalains, which are important plant pigments. Betalains have been proven to reduce inflammation in the body and lower LDL cholesterol oxidation, which is one of the leading causes of heart disease. This leafy green is a staple of the Mediterranean diet, which has been linked to the many health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease.
