Kale is a super-food; even spinach can’t touch it for nutrient content. Kale is a member of the healthy cabbage family alongside brussel sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower. Kale is a vitamin powerhouse because one cup of the raw stuff contains 134% RDA of vital vitamin C to boost the immune system and fight off infections, and 206% of vitamin A that makes skin look great. Kale’s mineral content is impressive too. A cup will provide you with 9% RDA of potassium which lowers the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. It also has 26% magnesium which is shown to protect against heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Full of flavonoids and anti-oxidants that clear up body damaging free-radicals kale should be top of your shopping list. Some of the anti-oxidants may balance glucose levels too – diabetics take note. And last but not by any means least, it’s stacked full of bowel-pleasing fibre. Kale can be steamed, boiled, mashed and baked into meals as well as added to smoothies. It’s a low calorie super-food that will improve health no end.

by Karyn Bender | Mar 9, 2016 | Facebook