Swiss chard

Swiss chard is a nutritious leafy green vegetable high in vitamins and minerals. In fact, each serving is high in vitamins A and C, which are important nutrients that also serve as antioxidants, helping your body fight cellular damage.

Swiss chard is a nutritional powerhouse, an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron, and dietary fiber. According to some animal experiments, swiss chard may be especially good for diabetics. In a 45-day study, rats with high blood sugar were given swiss chard extract, which increased antioxidant status and changed the activity of enzymes that control insulin, a blood sugar-regulating hormone. Swiss chard may be added to almost any juice or replaced with more common leafy greens like kale and spinach.