Nutritional Benefits of Dark, Leafy Greens

Know Your Greens: Dark and Leafy Edition

November 12, 2012

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by Jaime Young 1

Swiss Chard

It's no coincidence that this veiny green leaf has a lot in common with beets. In the reds of the stem and veins are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalain, which are rich in antioxidants.

How to enjoy: Chard, just like spinach, can give you more health benefits when heated up, so why not make a warm chard salad. The leaves themselves help regulate blood sugar levels, so you're receiving a boost in your metabolism no matter how you prepare it.

5 / 7

by Jaime Young 1

Swiss Chard

It's no coincidence that this veiny green leaf has a lot in common with beets. In the reds of the stem and veins are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalain, which are rich in antioxidants.

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1 Comment

Bodiwisher 26 weeks 6 days

we grew more kale than we knew what to do with this year and i had to get real creative. i put it in my usual banana almond milk smoothies, just a few leaves so it would still taste good and it did indeed! i totally agree with the warmed version of preparing leafy greens, i feel like i can consume more that way, but in the summer it's awesome to find raw ways of eating. i'm a big fan of kale salad with parmesan cheese!