Monthly Archives: December 2012

Swiss Chard from the farmers market

Posted on December 9, 2012 by mygreensalad

Leaves of the Chard are always green but the ribs can vary in color. Chard is considered to be one of the healthiest salad greens, high in vitamins A, C and K but also in minerals and protein. Used as raw or … Continue reading →

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Dandelion Greens at the farmers market

Posted on December 4, 2012 by mygreensalad

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Dietary Fiber in Salad Greens: a benefit to consider but not the only one

Posted on December 2, 2012 by mygreensalad

There is a consensus that green salad is tasty and healthy, but what about fiber in green salad? To begin with the basics of dietary fiber, there exists two types of fiber: soluble, the fiber that will be fermented into … Continue reading →