I'm Going Kale Crazy

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This is something that we memorize when trying to eat healthy . But a lot of green veggies go unrecognized, along with their multitude of nutritional value. Not many are aware of the great benefits of this green looking veggie. This is a pretty underestimated vegetable.For those of us trying to stay on a nutrition plan or fitness program, kale will definitely be an acceptable food to eat.Green foods are good foods!



Kale is great to cook with because it is really low in calorie. Kale also contains no fat and is high in fiber. Wow! Sounds incredible right? 1 serving of kale contains only 36 calories, five grams of fiber and zero fat. It is a great agent for aiding in digestion and elimination with the great fiber content in this vegetable. Kale is also filled with so many different nutrients, vitamins, folate and magnesium. Kale is low in carbohydrates which are great for those who are trying to lose weight.



There are so many vitamins in Kale. Kale is high in Vitamin K. Consuming foods high in Vitamin K will help you protect against many types of cancer. A regular consummation of the daily dose of Vitamin k is also necessary for normal bone health and prevention of blood clots. Kale is also high in Vitamin A. This great vitamin is awesome for someones skin and eye sight. Kale can also help prevent against cavity and lung cancer. Kale is high in Vitamin C as well which is great for the immune system and metabolism. Kale has ten times more vitamin C than spinach.Kale can provide you with some special cholesterol-lowering benefits if you will cook it by steaming. The fiber-related components in kale do a better job of binding together with bile acids in your digestive tract when they've been steamed.



Kale is filed with great amounts of powerful antioxidants such as carotenoids and flavonoids. These foods can protect a person against cancer. Kale contains a good amount of omega-3. The great thing about Omega-3 is it can help fight autoimmune disorders, asthma and arthritis. Kale is great for the heart as well. It reduces cholesterol levels. Kale contains a ton of calcium. Kale actually contains more calcium per calorie then milk. This sufficient amount of calcium aids in preventing bone loss and preventing osteoporosis.



The healthy benefits associated with kale are tremendous. Thankfully kale is one of many kinds of veggies that can help someone maintain their diet.





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