Kale is King When it Comes to Greens

Kale is positively one of the most nutrient dense vegetables around!  We all know that leafy greens should be a plentiful part of our diet and if there is one green that you definitely don't want to leave out it's Kale!

• Kale is a powerful source of antioxidants which we know can be a major player in the fight against the development of cancerous cells, heart disease, and some age related chronic illnesses. 

• Kale also aides in detoxification of our bodies with it's high sulfur content which is essential in keeping our organs running smoothly.

• Kale is very anti-inflammitory with its 100mg of omega-3 fatty acids per cup and with the added mega-dose of vitamin K it can help with inflammatory related problems such as asthma, arthritis, auto-immune disorder, allergies, acne, colitis and more.

• Kale is rich in fiber which binds with bile acids and helps lower blood cholesterol levels especially when eaten cooked instead of raw.

• One cup of Kale contains 206% of your daily value of vitamin A which is essential for maintaining your vision, skin and cellular health and immune function.

• One cup of Kale also provides 134% of your daily value of vitamin C which we know is a powerful antioxidant that helps to support our immune system as well as aide in the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body which helps keep your skin from wrinkling as you age.

• That same cup of Kale also gives you 684% of you daily value of Vitamin K which can strengthen your bones and help prevent calcium build-up in your tissues that lead to heart disease and stroke.

That's a lot of goodness in one cup!  You would have to eat the equivalent of 102 bananas to equal the same amount of vitamin A and 384 baby carrots to get the same dose of vitamin K.  I don't know about you, but I think I'll go for the cup of kale!  I would consider it a superfood, meaning, it's too good for you to not eat it!  The best part is that it's quite delicious!  

Kale blends well with a variety of different cuisines.  Eat it raw in a salad, add it to a stir-fry, blend it up in a smoothie (one of my favorites), it's even hearty enough to add to soups or stews!  However you choose to eat it, it's sure to be a great addition to diet.  Happy kale eating!