Kale Benefits

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Kale is the New Green Superfood ! I absolutely love Kale. I buy it in Price Club Grocery for just $16-18 TT. It works wonders for me . Here's some benefits

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1. Kale is low in calorie, high in fiber and has zero fat. One cup of kale has only 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of fat. It is great for aiding in digestion and elimination with its great fiber content. It?s also filled with so many nutrients, vitamins, folate and magnesium as well as those listed below.


2. Kale is high in iron.
Per calorie, kale has more iron than beef. Iron is essential for good health, such as the formation of hemoglobin and enzymes, transporting oxygen to various parts of the body, cell growth, proper liver function and more.


3. Kale is high in Vitamin K.
Eating a diet high in Vitamin K can help protect against various cancers. It is also necessary for a wide variety of bodily functions including normal bone health and blood clotting. Also increased levels of vitamin K can help people suffering from Alzheimer?s disease.


4. Kale is filled with powerful antioxidants.
Antioxidants, such as carotenoids and flavonoids help protect against various cancers.


5. Kale is a great anti-inflammatory food.
One cup of kale is filled with 10% of the RDA of omega-3 fatty acids, which help, fight against arthritis, asthma and autoimmune disorders.


6. Kale is great for cardiovascular support.
Eating more kale can help lower cholesterol levels.


7. Kale is high in Vitamin A.
Vitamin A is great for your vision, your skin as well as helping to prevent lung and oral cavity cancers.


8. Kale is high in Vitamin C.
This is very helpful for your immune system, your metabolism and your hydration.


9. Kale is high in calcium.
Per calorie, kale has more calcium than milk, which aids in preventing bone loss, preventing osteoporosis and maintaining a healthy metabolism. Vitamin C is also helpful to maintain cartilage and joint flexibility


10. Kale is a great detox food.
Kale is filled with fiber and sulfur, both great for detoxifying your body and keeping your liver healthy.
 
Kale can essentially function similar to a multi-vitamin. Will look for this and try it. Seems to be very beneficial for the body, I had no idea it even existed.

Anti-inflammation is something I need more off in my life.
 
I recently discovered that Kale was available in Trinidad and I absolutely love it! I get it for $15-$20 in HiLo/Massy Stores. It's very versatile and can be eaten raw in salads and smoothies, baked, sauteed, steamed, etc. So far I have yet to find a cooking method that doesn't agree with it and I love all these benefits!
 
I usually eat mines raw in salad or blended with my smoothies. I love it !

MY HOMEADE RECIPE: Add how many of each ingredient you want

- Handful of Kale
- Raisins
- Nuts of your choice ( almonds, cashews , pecans)
- Grated Carrot
- Corn
- Peas
- Pineapple
- Bell Pepper

Salad Dressing

- Ranch, thousand island, italian or any of your choice

Homeade Vinaigrette

- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to taste and toss the salad with it .
 
That sounds delicious! I'm definitely going to try this when I get the ingredients :D
 
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