Chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla), Swiss chard, silverbeet, perpetual spinach, spinach beet, crab beet, bright lights, seakale beet, or Mangold is a leafy green vegetable with the leaf blade being green or reddish and the leaf stalks being usually white, yellow, or red. The vegetable is most often used in Mediterranean cooking. In the Northern Hemisphere, chard is typically ready to harvest as early as April through May. Chard is one of the hardier leafy greens, with a harvest season usually lasting longer than kale, spinach, or baby greens.
Here are 7 health benefits of chard.
Dark leafy greens like chard, contain antioxidants like beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, quercetin, and kaempferol. Antioxidants find and neutralize free radicals, which are the dangerous byproducts of cellular metabolism that can cause healthy cells to become cancerous.
Chard contains the compound syringic acid, which has shown to regulate blood sugar levels by inactivating the enzyme alpha-glucosidase. This inactivation was shown to inhibit the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into simple sugars, helping stabilize the body’s blood sugar level.
Chard is loaded with the antioxidant beta-carotene. Beta-carotene consumption has been linked with improved eye health and the risk reduction of macular degeneration, glaucoma, night blindness, and other vision-related conditions.
Chard contains high potassium and low sodium. Chard also contains antioxidants that contribute to reducing blood pressure and stress on the heart.
Chard contains the organic compound biotin. Biotin has been associated with the stimulation of hair follicles and increase hair texture.
Chard is a good source of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K. Sufficient vitamin K consumption performs as a modifier of bone matrix proteins, improves calcium absorption, preventing bone loss and osteoporosis.
Chard can improve red blood cell formation by containing iron and copper. Individuals who are deficient in iron and copper can develop anemia, a condition resulting in weakness, fatigue, stomach disorders, and lack of concentration.
and connect with fellow professionals
At DoveMed, our utmost priority is your well-being. We are an online medical resource dedicated to providing you with accurate and up-to-date information on a wide range of medical topics. But we're more than just an information hub - we genuinely care about your health journey. That's why we offer a variety of products tailored for both healthcare consumers and professionals, because we believe in empowering everyone involved in the care process.
Our mission is to create a user-friendly healthcare technology portal that helps you make better decisions about your overall health and well-being. We understand that navigating the complexities of healthcare can be overwhelming, so we strive to be a reliable and compassionate companion on your path to wellness.
As an impartial and trusted online resource, we connect healthcare seekers, physicians, and hospitals in a marketplace that promotes a higher quality, easy-to-use healthcare experience. You can trust that our content is unbiased and impartial, as it is trusted by physicians, researchers, and university professors around the globe. Importantly, we are not influenced or owned by any pharmaceutical, medical, or media companies. At DoveMed, we are a group of passionate individuals who deeply care about improving health and wellness for people everywhere. Your well-being is at the heart of everything we do.
0 Comments
Please log in to post a comment.