Why nutritionists love chard. See health benefits
Why nutritionists love chard. See health benefits
Benefits by Caroline Luiza C. Castro
Master’s in Nutrition Sciences · 16 years of experience · Brazil
- Chard is effective in reducing blood pressure. It occurs because of the level of some minerals and vitamins related to it.
- Chard is versatile in the kitchen. It can be eaten raw or cooked. When it is raw, is much more nutritive.
- Chard is effective in reducing body weight. It happens because this vegetable is low in calories and rich in some vitamins and minerals
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Benefits by Carolina Castro
PhD Candidate (Health Services), Post Graduate Functional Clinical Nutrition, Bachelor’s Degree Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · Australia
- Rich in vitamin K, fibers and antioxidants, thus can bring positive effects in weight management and insulin resistance.
- Chard is a good source of phytochemical and phenolic compounds which have benefits to fight various types of cancer.
- Chard has antimicrobial activity.
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