This nutritional powerhouse provides vitamins and is healthy for your heart because it can lower cholesterol. See all the swiss chard health benefits.

Swiss chard health benefits and detoxification capabilities

<p>The Editorial Team of Chatelaine magazine.</p>

Julie Daniluk

Health

Diet

This spicy green has more than 15 essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, vitamin C and calcium. Try our 100-mile watercress salad recipe.

This spicy green has more than 15 essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, vitamin C and calcium. Try it out in a simple salad with local, fresh greens.

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I think it’s fair to say that we could all stand to get more green vegetables in our diets. These veggies are chock full of vitamins and nutrients, ranging from iron and folate to vitamins C and A.

Tart Granny Smith apples add a nice bite to this smooth, luxurious soup.

Healthy Recipes

This soup is a great new way to get in your leafy greens

Winter's over, but that doesn't mean you have to give up soup. This healthy soup recipe is raw, which means you can enjoy it during warmer weather. It also means that the nutrients in its ingredients are fully intact, so you're getting the full benefit of all those greens.

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