Is Swiss Chard Considered Cruciferous? Unraveling a Common Culinary Question
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Despite being a healthy leafy green, Swiss chard is often mistakenly considered cruciferous, a botanical error that confuses many home cooks and nutrition enthusiasts. The truth is that Swiss chard belongs to a completely different plant family, the Amaranthaceae, placing it with beets and spinach, not broccoli or kale. This common misconception highlights the importance of understanding vegetable families for nutritional accuracy.
