Excel chart into InDesign - resolution problem

Hello, I am working on a Mac OS 10.8.3 and using InDesign CS6
I have to place a chart that was created in Excel into InDesign and I realize there is a resolution problem if we start to print.
Would you suggest I create the chart using an Adobe product? I am just trying to save time, but I'm afraid that may be the only answer.
I have a screen shot below of kind of what it looks like. I have about 25 of these.
Thank you.

I tried pasting the chart from Word into Excel and then I dragged that chart into Illustrator and then copied into InDesign. Probably used an extra step there, but..
I went to this site for help too; http://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/kb/import-excel-data-charts-graphs.html
The text comes in a little funny, but I redid the text boxes and I was able to get in and edit some of the elements.
Thank you!

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