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Anti-InflammatoryScore: 1/10
Swiss Chard
1/10
Inflammation
Anti-Inflammatory
Category
1 cup (36g) raw
Serving size
6
Key nutrients
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Swiss chard is a colorful leafy green packed with vitamins, minerals, and betalain pigments with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Quick facts
- Inflammation
- 1/10
- Category
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Serving size
- 1 cup (36g) raw
Key nutrients
BetalainsVitamin KVitamin AVitamin CMagnesiumIron
Tips
Cooking reduces oxalate content. Sauté with garlic and olive oil for a quick anti-inflammatory side dish. Use rainbow chard for the most betalain diversity.
Benefits
- Betalain pigments have unique anti-inflammatory effects
- Extremely nutrient-dense — vitamins A, C, K
- Good source of magnesium and potassium
- Very low in calories
- Supports blood sugar regulation
Concerns
- High in oxalates — caution for kidney stones
- Can accumulate heavy metals from soil
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