Swiss chard is one of the most nutritious veggies. It contains yellow and red phytonutrients called betalains. Betalain pigments in chard have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support. The detox support provided by betalains includes support of some especially important Phase 2 detox steps involving glutathione.
Benefits: Regulating blood sugars especially in diabetes, regeneration of the pancreas, source of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), manganese, zinc, lutein and zeaxanthin (both good for eyes and detoxification), anit-inflammatory and increases bone health.
It is advisable to shock steam or cook for 1-3 min to deactivate the oxalic acid, and eat the leaves as well as the stems!
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Featuring Swiss Chard
Swiss chard is one of the most nutritious veggies. It contains yellow and red phytonutrients called betalains. Betalain pigments in chard have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support. The detox support provided by betalains includes support of some especially important Phase 2 detox steps involving glutathione.
Benefits: Regulating blood sugars especially in diabetes, regeneration of the pancreas, source of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), manganese, zinc, lutein and zeaxanthin (both good for eyes and detoxification), anit-inflammatory and increases bone health.
It is advisable to shock steam or cook for 1-3 min to deactivate the oxalic acid, and eat the leaves as well as the stems!
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