These glucosinolates are also known to detox the body on genetic level and have the ability to literally transform your body and health. KALE also contains an exceptionally high amount of antioxidants such as carotenoids and flavonoids which are essential for protecting the body from degenerative diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, prostatitis, osteoporosis, and neurological disorders.
KALE contains an organic sulfur which has potent antibiotic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties that work to boost to the immune system and provide significant benefits for chronic inflammation and oxidative stress seen in conditions such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, COPD, and irritable bowel disease. Kale also contains isothiocyanates which have been shown to help protect the stomach from H. Pylori bacteria.
KALE is part of the Brassica vegetable family which is known to mildly stimulate the liver and other tissues and organs out of stagnancy. Purple kale is a mild, sweeter variety of kale that is a delicious and beautiful addition to any meal. Purple kale, cooked, is excellent to add to your, salad, or eat as a plain vegetable.
Kale is a Vegan's T-Bone steak, “the queen of greens” and “a nutritional powerhouse” that is the life force from the earth.
Kale is low in calorie, high in fiber and has zero fat. Like protein, fiber is a macronutrient, which means we need it every day. But many Americans don’t eat nearly enough and the deficiency is linked to heart disease, digestive disorders and cancer. Protein-rich foods, like meat, contain little to no fiber. One serving of kale not only contains 5 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber, but it also provides 2 grams of protein.
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.
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. Despite the myth that vegetarians are anemic, the number of non-vegetarians with iron-deficiencies is on the rise. Per calorie, kale has more iron than beef.
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.
Kale is filled with powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants, such as carotenoids and flavonoids help protect against various cancers.
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. Inflammation is the number one cause of arthritis, heart disease and a number of autoimmune diseases, and is triggered by the consumption of animal products. Kale is an incredibly effective anti-inflammatory food, potentially preventing and even reversing these illnesses.
Kale is great for cardiovascular support. Eating more kale can help lower cholesterol levels.
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.
Kale is high in Vitamin C. This is very helpful for your immune system, your metabolism and your hydration.
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. Dairy and beef both contain calcium, but the U.S. still has some of the highest rates of bone loss and osteoporosis in the world. Kale contains more calcium per calorie than milk (90 grams per serving) and is also better absorbed by the body than dairy.
Kale is a great detox food. Kale is filled with fiber and sulfur, both great for detoxifying your body and keeping your liver healthy. No matter if you throw kale into your salads, steam it along with cauliflower and broccoli, or dehydrate it into kale chips-- kale has all the elements of a prefect food; antioxidants, protein, calcium, enzymes and an abundance of vitamins.
Kale contains Omega fatty acids: Essential Omega fats play an important role in our health, unlike the saturated fats in meat. A serving of kale contains 121 mg of omega-3 fatty acids and 92.4 mg of omega-6 fatty acids.
Kale provides great Immunity: Superbugs and bacteria are a serious risk to our health. Many of these come as a result of factory farm meat, eggs and dairy products. Kale is an incredibly rich source of immune-boosting carotenoid and flavanoid antioxidants including vitamins A and C.
Kale is Sustainable: Kale grows to maturity in 55 to 60 days versus a cow raised for beef for an average of 18-24 months. Kale can grow in most climates and is relatively easy and low impact to grow at home or on a farm. To raise one pound of beef requires 16 pounds of grain, 11 times as much fossil fuel and more than 2,400 gallons of water.
1. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Arguably the most beneficial property of eating kale is its ability to be a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. When you consider the ideal omega-3: omega-6 ratio, kale is the “perfect food.”
2. ANTIOXIDANT
Going hand-in-hand with its anti-inflammatory
potency, kale is a marvelous antioxidant
food. Of the three main antioxidant vitamins in the world,
kale is particularly rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene (the precursor to
vitamin A). This is important because antioxidants are known to
counteract the damage caused by free radicals.
3. DETOXIFICATION
One of the top health benefits of kale is that it is a natural detoxifier. It not only helps remove toxins but also helps eliminate them from your body.
This is due to a
component in kale called isothiocyanates (ITCs) which are made from glucosinolates.
They have been reported to help detox your body at the
cellular level.
These ITCs are a powerful “one-two punch” against toxins and free radicals. Toxins in our environment, such as processed foods, pollutants, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals increase the toxic level of the body and increase the chance of disease.
So, removing the toxins from your body is an important job. Toxins are destroyed first by antioxidants, and then removed (detoxified) with glucosinolates.
4. HEART SUPPORT
Deirdre Orceyre, a naturopathic physician at the Center for Integrative Medicine at the George Washington University Medical Center, says that, “Any vegetable that has a very deep color the way kale does, that means there is a high concentration of nutrients, and that translates into a range of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in the body.” This powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory duo in kale make it a perfect food for heart health.
5. BRAIN DEVELOPMENT IN INFANTS
Another one of the key health benefits of kale is its ability to help in infant brain development in the womb. Kale is a valuable source of folate. So, eating kale regularly can help prevent several birth defects and promotes:
Adequate birth weight.
Healthy neural tube
formation.
Proper development of
the face and heart.
This is extremely
important information for all women of childbearing age because most doctors
push folic acid supplementation, which is a synthetic version of naturally
occurring folate that has been linked to:
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Epilepsy
- Changes in sex drive
- Lack of focus
- Trouble sleeping
- Emotional ups and downs
6. CANCER PREVENTION
Like all of cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetables, kale has been shown to stop cancer in its tracks. Studies have shown, for example, that more than 70% of all research conducted on cruciferous vegetables has found that they protect against cancer.
7. HEALTHY VISION
Another one of the amazing health benefits of kale is it can improve your eyesight! Two nutrients that give kale its dark green hue, lutein and zeaxanthin, have been shown to help prevent macular degeneration and cataracts._
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