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    Dark Leafy Greens: An Essential Superfood

    It turns out that Popeye was smart to eat spinach. The nutrients found in spinach and other dark leafy greens provide a host of health benefits that can ward off disease and actually help you live longer, and they are easy to prepare. Here, we shed light on all there is to love about five popular dark greens.
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      Swiss Chard
      This is a delicious green loaded with vitamins and minerals containing 13 different antioxidants, including kampferol-which helps protect the heart, and syringic acid -which has been shown to help control blood sugar levels, making Swiss chard a great green for diabetics. Keep in mind that Swiss chard contains oxalic acid that can deplete bones and teeth of calcium when eaten in large amounts. However, boiling ... more 
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      Swiss Chard
      This is a delicious green loaded with vitamins and minerals containing 13 different antioxidants, including kampferol-which helps protect the heart, and syringic acid -which has been shown to help control blood sugar levels, making Swiss chard a great green for diabetics. Keep in mind that Swiss chard contains oxalic acid that can deplete bones and teeth of calcium when eaten in large amounts. However, boiling Swiss chard uncovered will greatly decrease the amount of oxalic acid. Once fully cooked, season it with salt and pepper and serve.
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