Tte is a green leafy vegetable, found mainly in the Mediterranean, under the scientific name Beta vulgaris L. var. Cycles. This vegetable is characterized by its richness in insoluble fibers, which help regulate intestinal function and maintain the health of the digestive system, avoiding for example problems such as constipation.
In addition, chard is rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as in several antioxidant substances with anti-inflammatory, anticancer and hypoglycemic properties. This vegetable can be eaten raw or cooked and added to different dishes.
In addition to helping regulate the gut, chard may offer other health benefits, such as:
In addition, it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help improve diseases such as ulcers, gastritis and also reduce mucus caused by influenza.
It is important for the person to know that although chard is rich in calcium, this mineral is absorbed in very small amounts due to the presence of oxalates, which interfere with its absorption at the intestinal level. Therefore, to reduce the amount of oxalic acid present in these vegetables, it is necessary to boil the chard before eating them.
The following table presents nutritional information per 100 g of chard:
It is important to note that all the benefits mentioned above can be achieved not only with chard, but also with a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Chard can be eaten raw in salads, cooked, sautéed or in the form of concentrated juice or mixed with raw fruits or vegetables. In addition, chard can also be used as a home remedy, being useful for treating various health problems.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Add all the ingredients and season, add the juice of half a lemon in half a glass of sugar-free natural yogurt and, if necessary, add salt.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Add the garlic and oil to a frying pan until golden brown. Then add the chopped chard and season with salt and black pepper to taste. So that it does not stick to the pan, gradually add small amounts of water and it will be ready when the leaves shrink in size and are all cooked.
Chard poulms are used to treat a variety of problems, including
People with kidney stones or prone to this problem should be avoided due to the presence of oxalic acid, a compound that may promote the formation of kidney stones. In addition, high concentrations of oxalic acid may decrease calcium absorption and, in cases where the person has hypocalcaemia, chard should be cooked before consumption to reduce the amount of calcium.
This vegetable is also rich in vitamin K, so people who take blood thinners should avoid it.