In an older blog I wrote back in April 2012,
Search for Ingredients and Grocery Shopping, I have decided to help you and me out to know more about different ingredients, how they look like, and their benefits.
If you check around my blog, I did emphasis on few, plus I have specialized a page for
Raw Ingredients, which holds some info.
Starting with today's ingredient, I will give some info about Kale. One of the best green or purple leaf which you will need to add more to your diet.
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Kale or
borecole is a form of cabbage (
Brassica oleracea Acephala Group),
with green or purple leaves, in which the central leaves do not form a
head. It is considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most
domesticated forms. The genus
Brassica oleracea contains a wide array of vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, and brussels sprouts. The cultivar group Acephala also includes spring greens and collard greens, which are extremely similar genetically.
Kale is being called “the new beef”, “the queen of greens” and “a
nutritional powerhouse.” Here are ten great benefits of adding more kale to your diet:
1. Kale is low in calorie, high in fiber and has zero fat. One
cup of kale has only 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of fat.
It is great for aiding in digestion and elimination with its great fiber
content. It’s also filled with so many nutrients, vitamins, folate and
magnesium as well as those listed below.
2. Kale is high in iron. Per
calorie, kale has more iron than beef. Iron is essential for good
health, such as the formation of hemoglobin and enzymes, transporting
oxygen to various parts of the body, cell growth, proper liver function
and more.
3. Kale is high in Vitamin K.
Eating a diet high in Vitamin K can help protect against various
cancers. It is also necessary for a wide variety of bodily functions
including normal bone health and the prevention of blood clotting. Also
increased levels of vitamin K can help people suffering from Alzheimer’s
disease.
4. Kale is filled with powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants, such as carotenoids and flavonoids help protect against various cancers.
5. Kale is a great anti-inflammatory food.
One cup of kale is filled with 10% of the RDA of omega-3 fatty acids,
which help, fight against arthritis, asthma and autoimmune disorders.
6. Kale is great for cardiovascular support. Eating more kale can help lower cholesterol levels.
7. Kale is high in Vitamin A.Vitamin A is great for your vision, your skin as well as helping to prevent lung and oral cavity cancers.
8. Kale is high in Vitamin C. This is very helpful for your immune system, your metabolism and your hydration.
9. Kale is high in calcium.
Per calorie, kale has more calcium than milk, which aids in preventing
bone loss, preventing osteoporosis and maintaining a healthy metabolism.
Vitamin C is also helpful to maintain cartilage and joint flexibility
10. Kale is a great detox food. Kale is filled with fiber and sulfur, both great for detoxifying your body and keeping your liver healthy.
Nutritional Facts:
Storage: In the refrigerator, in a perforated plastic bag.
Recipes from Raw Love Recipes:
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