As a kid growing up in a lower-middle class family in northern Canada, the idea of eating leafy green vegetables such as kale would have likely grossed me out. Meat and grains constituted the majority of our family meals, and I trusted that my parents knew we were getting the nutrients we needed to be ‘healthy.’ If only I knew then what I know now.
Today we see that a large majority of the Western world has dived head first into the realm of personal health, with the advent of alternative health websites exploding throughout the Internet mega-verse. It is incredible to see the amount of information readily-available regarding food as medicine. One of these nutrient-dense superfoods is kale, a vegetable so amazing it even has its own nationally dedicated day.
Kale is indeed incredible, but not many people know about its health-revolutionizing properties. Here are 14 things everyone should know about kale:
1. Kale Has A LOT Of Vitamins & Minerals
1 cup of raw kale has just 33 calories yet contains 684% of vitamin K, 134% of vitamin C, 206% of Vitamin A plus iron, folate, omega-3s, magnesium, calcium, iron, fiber and 2 grams of protein. Now that’s the definition of nutrient density.
2. #GotKale? Hello Calcium!
1 serving of kale has more absorbable calcium than a small carton of milk. I can hear the new kale campaign already....
3. October 1st Is National Kale Day
The purpose of National Kale Day is to raise awareness around the massive amount of health benefits to including kale in our daily diets. These choices not only benefit our own bodies, but they also benefit our planet. Reducing your meat consumption and increasing your greens intake will have an incredibly positive impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
4. Kale Has A Secret Power
These super-powers come from kale’s phyto-nutrients, which include the well-known antioxidants, which reverse inflammation and improve the liver’s detoxing abilities. Want to start a simple detox? Start drinking a green kale smoothie every morning, it doesn’t have to be gross.
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