Chard: Chock-full of Nutrition
A one-cup serving of boiled Swiss chard contains a mere 35 calories, yet provides:
- Vitamin K–More than 600 percent of the recommended daily value. Important in blood clotting.
- Vitamin A–More than 100 percent of the recommended daily value. Important in visual health.
- Vitamin C–42 percent of the recommended daily value. Helps the immune system; protects cells against damage.
- Magnesium–47 percent of the recommended daily value. Helps bone health; important in muscle function.
- Potassium–20 percent of the recommended daily value. Helps maintain normal blood pressure levels; aids heart function.
- Iron–50 percent of the recommended daily value. Helps prevent anemia; can boost energy; carries oxygen in the blood.
- Vitamin E–22 percent of the recommended daily value. Acts as an antioxidant; helps protect cells against damage.
- Dietary fiber–14 percent of the recommended daily value. Can reduce high cholesterol levels; promotes intestinal health.
