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Swiss chard is a playground of nutrients, insomuch as there are a wide variety and an abundance of them. It contains extremely high levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, and zinc, which are all very effective antioxidants. All of these, working in tandem with dozens of other phytonutrients and flavanoids (antioxidant compounds), make Swiss chard a superb free radical suppressor. Free radicals are electron-imbalanced molecules in the body that wreak havoc on other cells around them, also making them unbalanced. This chain reaction continues, until cells begin to behave in this way, causing real damage to the body. This damage has been linked to many forms of cancer and Heart disease. By regularly consuming chard and/or other antioxidant-rich foods, you significantly reduce your risk to these diseases.That said, it's natural to have free radicals in the body, but they are compounded by pollution in our environment and unhealthy lifestyles.
Swiss chard also works wonders on blood sugar regulation in the body. This is done by certain flavanoids acting as a catalyst to our digestive system, helping to regulate the flow of food through the body. It only makes sense, then that Swiss chard also protects the kidney and liver from cancer.
Vitamin K tops the list in Swiss chard, though, with a staggering 716%DV of your daily intake in a one cup serving, boiled. It has been known for some time now that vitamin K is vital in maintaining and building bone health, but there are also unique anticancer that are currently coming to light. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a paper linking vitamin K to preventing prostate cancer in men, although they add that "further studies… are warranted". Another preliminary study out of Japan found that women who had healthy vitamin K intake were 90 percent less likely to develop liver cancer, but this need further study, as well. There is certainly reason to believe that vitamin K is responsible for reducing our risk with some cancers.
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How much is a bunch of chard?
A bunch of chard would cost around two dollars to two fifty. Chard bought in the grocery store might be a little cheaper than fresh chard bought from the farm market.
How do you store chard?
Do not wash chard before storing, as water encourages spoilage. Place chard in a sealed container with as little air as possible. Place it in the refrigerator, where it will keep fresh for up to 5 days. If you have large batches of chard, you can blanch the leaves and then freeze them.
How long do you keep fresh string beans?
By the time you get fresh string beans from the grocery store, they are already starting to go down hill. They are never as fresh as just-picked. Keep them refrigerated. For best nutrition, you should use them within a few days.
Can humans eat silver beet raw?
Fresh young chard can be used raw in salads. Mature chard leaves and stalks are typically cooked or sauteed; their bitterness fades with cooking, leaving a refined flavor which is more delicate than that of cooked spinach.
How is pasta picked?
Pasta is not picked, it is made from Durum Wheat flour or Durum wheat semolina. Fresh pasta may include eggs
What is the difference between baby Swiss and petit suisse cheese?
Baby Swiss is an American Swiss cheese with small holes and a mild flavor. Petit-Suisse cheese is a French cheese, a fresh cheese made from milk enriched with cream.
How do you get the taste of fresh picked lemon out of your mouth?
you should eat a teaspoon full of cornstarch
What is usually found in fresh vegetables fruits nuts and dairy products?
Good nutrition! :-)
What eats rabbbits?
vegetables fruits and certain plants. but buying rabbit food from a pet store insures top nutrition for the animal as well as keeping him healthy Specifically they eat fresh alfalfa, timothy hay, oat hay, fresh-picked grasses, clovers, herbs and fresh vegetables. If you pick clovers/grass/herbs for your rabbit, it must be pesticide-free. Rabbits will also eat their feces, and this is typical. They absorb vitamins from consuming it.
How fresh is the fruit in the Fruit and Goodies gift basket?
When you order the Fruit and Goodies gift basket they include seasonal fresh fruit so it should be very fresh and recently picked.
Where can one find nutrition stores in South Africa?
There are quite a few nutrition stores you can visit in South Africa. Some of these stores include Supplement Central, Supplement World, Fresh Hearth and Rage Nutrition.
What are the ingredients for increasing PH in food products?
Add baking sodaPeel your tomatoesUse fresh, ripe fruits and veggies. These fruits have a high pH: dried figs, dried apricots, raisins and dates. And these veggies: Swiss chard, dandelion greens, beet greens, celery, cabbage and broccoliAdd a potato to the dish, wait, then discard it (or give it to an acid-tolerant person or animal)Add a little cinnamon to a cooked foodAdd raw green veggies
