10 Benefits of Swiss Chard
Benefit #8: Boosts Immunity
A healthy immune system begets a healthy body and brain. This can be achieved by having a healthy diet that, besides providing carbohydrate, protein, and fat, also provides essential vitamins and minerals. Some of the micronutrients that boost immunity include vitamin C, zinc, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Other micronutrients like vitamin K, potassium, magnesium, and iron also have roles on immunity because they support blood circulation, blood pressure, respiration, and various biochemical processes.
A 100-gram portion of raw Swiss chard contains 50 percent of the daily vitamin C requirement for an average adult. The portion also contains 2 percent DV of zinc, 20 percent DV of magnesium, 10 percent DV of iron, and 8 percent D of potassium, besides many beneficial phytonutrients.
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