Why in the world would I feed chard & chard stems to dogs? Well for many reasons.
- You don’t have to throw the stems away (saves on trash)
- They taste great lightly sautéed or for dogs you may puree them.
- The chard itself is wonderful for humans & dogs and helps with blood pressure, boosts immune system, and it is packed with nutrients, yet low in calories, high in iron, potassium, magnesium and vitamins K, C and some A. Chard has antioxidants, including quercetin, kaempferol, rutin, and vitexin
- The biggie with Swiss chard STEMS are they are loaded with glutamine an amino acid that is usually found in animal proteins. However, Swiss chard stems has a goodly supply. Great for gut health!
Give Chard a try. We like Rainbow Chard at the Pruitt house, we are all about color.
Chard is on lists for high oxalates. Humans & dogs with a tendency for kidney stones, please check with your and your dog’s healthcare provider before eating.
