Swiss chard, stalks, raw

Chard is a raw spinach vegetable, not very desirable but with very broad nutritional qualities, more than the famous broccoli, it provides a high amount of iron, vitamin A and C, potassium and iodine to a diet; in addition to containing a lot of dietary fiber, ideal for people who wish to lose weight and enjoy good digestion. They are generally served cooked with stews or in soups, but their leaves can be consumed raw in salads, the white stem if it is more idea to cook it.