Today's superfood is something that's all the buzz these days: Kale.
Kale is a member of the cabbage family (Brassica oleracea).
Despite all the popularity of this green, it TRULY is one of the healthiest foods in the world!
3 health benefits of kale:
1. It's one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet!
Vitamin A: 206% of the RDA (from beta-carotene).
Vitamin K: 684% of the RDA.
Vitamin C: 134% of the RDA.
Vitamin B6: 9% of the RDA.
Manganese: 26% of the RDA.
Calcium: 9% of the RDA.
Bottom line, kale is very high in nutrients and very low in calories, making it one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.
2. Kale is Loaded With Powerful Antioxidants Like Quercetin and Kaempferol .. These substances have been studied intensely in test tubes and animal studies. They have powerful cardioprotective, blood pressure lowering, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-depressant and anti-cancer effects... to name a few.
3. Kale can help lower cholesterol, which may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Luckily, adding kale to your diet is relatively simple. You can simply add it to your salads or use it in recipes. You could also make kale chips & drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on your kale, add some salt and then bake in an oven until dry.
But my favorite way to get to my daily dose of kale is in the superfood shake that I drink daily. I just cannot stop raving about the benefits of this shake- it has changed my life and the lives of so many others.
Want to know more?
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You can also check out my superfood board on Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/trishzelenak/super-foods/
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