Happy Friday, my friends!
It’s smoothie sample day highlighting one of our veggies and taking a peek inside it.
My focus for this smoothie sample share is to show you how to incorporate the perhaps unusual veggie + fruit into a smoothie to help you up your veggie game!
This one is called the “Mangonach”. Where are all my mango lovers? This one is for you; while, I’d love to talk about mango all day because I am one of those who LOVES mangos.
Today, I am highlighting one the unusual ingredients, Swiss Chard.
Swiss Chard, is a hidden health gem not often seen in recipes, but holds its value right next to kale.
It is high in:
Vitamin A, C & K
Magnesium
Potassium
Iron
Fiber
Due to its rich properties it offers huge health benefits:
Diabetes- Improves blood glucose levels
Bone Health
Heart Health
Protects free radical damage
Good cellular function
Blood clotting
Healthy Blood pressure
Improves nerve damage
Helps prevention cancers
Ongoing research points to anti-cancer effects of compounds found in leafy & cruciferous vegetables.
Vitamin K, that can be found in Swiss Chard, plays a key role in balancing bone formation and deterioration because this vitamin supports the increase of calcium.
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Disclaimer: Always consult with your doctor first.
Eat well and stay active,
-Scar
References:
Blekkenhorst, L. C., Sim, M., Bondonno, C. P., Bondonno, N. P., Ward, N. C., Prince, R. L., … Hodgson, J. M. (2018). Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Specific Vegetable Types: A Narrative Review. Nutrients, 10(5), 595. doi:10.3390/nu10050595
Pearson, D. A. Ph.D. (2007). Bone Health and Osteoporosis: The Role of Vitamin K and Potential Antagonism by Anticoagulants: Invited Review. Nutrition & Clinical Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177/0115426507022005517