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Rainbow Swiss Chard

Vegetable

Description
Beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, stunning rainbow Swiss chard not only offers a dazzling visual effect, it delivers a lighter flavor compared to regular chard. Rather far out and over the rainbow, the striking large green or bronze-green leaves have a chewy texture and a just-right taste. Actually like having two vegetables in one, the colorful pink, red, crimson, pink and white striped, bright gold, orange to pale orange, white, purple and mauve stalks are deliciously edible, too.

Grow Region
Imported

Storage Temperature
To prepare, wash well. To store, wrap in plastic; keep in coolest part of refrigerator. Use promptly for optimum quality. Separated stalks store a few days longer.

Availability

Seasons/Availability
Rainbow Swiss Chard is available year round.

Nutritional Facts

Providing an exceptional source of vitamin A, iron and potassium, Swiss rainbow chard contains a good source of calcium, vitamin C, and fiber. One cup of cooked chard contains about 35 calories. Naturally high in sodium, one cup contains about 315 milligrams. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, were effective in lowering blood pressure.