Let's talk about KALE!

Remember our green smoothies? Try using kale in them!

Kale is a “big shot” in the vegetable world. It is one of the healthiest vegetables on the planet! Kale is available in curly, ornamental, or dinosaur varieties.  Kale can be eaten raw, blanched, boiled, braised, sautéed, steamed or stir-fried.

Did you know!?

·       Kale is low in calorie, high in fiber and has ZERO fat.

·       Per calorie, Kale has MORE iron than beef!

·       Kale is an incredibly effective anti-inflammatory food.

·       Kale is a great source of calcium. Per calorie, kale contains MORE calcium than milk!

·       Kale is very high in carotenoids and flavonoids which are the specific types of antioxidants associated with many anti-cancer health benefits.

·       One serving of kale provides 2 grams of protein.

·       Kale is packed with Vitamin K which helps the body to transport calcium.

·       Kale is very high in Vitamin A. Vitamin A helps maintain healthy vision, skin, soft tissue, and muscle.

·       Vitamin C is known to significantly increase iron absorption. Adding citrus fruit juices like lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit to kale and other greens can help increase iron absorption!

Kale is a Nutritional POWERHOUSE

Nutritional Highlights: (One cup of kale)

Calories: 36

Fiber: 5 grams

Calcium: 15% of your daily requirement

B6: 15% of your daily requirement

Magnesium: 40% of your daily requirement

Vitamin A: 180% of your daily requirement

Vitamin C: 200% of your daily requirement

Vitamin K: 1,020% of your daily requirement

Omega-3 fatty acids: 121 mg (anti-inflammatory)

Omega-6 fatty acids: 92.4 mg

*Also a good source of minerals such as copper, potassium, iron, manganese, and phosphorus.

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/the-truth-about-kale


 -Lauren