Best Idea: Swiss Chard

When it comes to nutrient-loaded leafy greens, swiss chard – also known as ‘silverbeet’, ‘spinach beet’ or ‘mangold’ – packs a serious punch. Vitamin k is swiss chard’s hero ingredient, just a cup of these greens contains a whopping 716% of the required daily intake.

- Ashleigh Roman

Spinach and kale tend to get all the glory in the leafy green department, but the lesser known Swiss chard is a highly nutritious option. It belongs to the beet family and has leaves that are large and dark in colour, while the stems are usually red or white. Some Swiss chard stems are multicoloured (known as rainbow chard) which make for a wholesome and beautiful addition to your daily plate!6 reasons to start eating SWISS CHARD

1 PREVENTS BONE WEAKNESS AND OSTEOPOROSIS

Poor bone health can lead to a lifetime of discomfort and often gives way to painful arthritic conditions and osteoporosis. Swiss chard’s high concentration of vitamin K helps strengthen bones and reduces the likelihood of a break or fracture by improving bone mineral density. When it enters the bloodstream, vitamin K works with calcium to improve optimal function of bones, joints and ligaments.

2 HELPS TO PREVENT CHRONIC ILLNESS