Kale Benefits

Kale and its many health benifits 
Kale is a well-known vegetable from the cabbage family (Brassica oleracea).It is one of the top dieting vegetables.

There are different types of kale, some varieties can reach a height of six or seven feet, while others are compact, symmetrical and of good quality for eating. Some are grown closer to the earth and spread in a cabbage-like way.

But, Many are coarse and indigestible. Most kales are annuals or biennials. Kale seeds kinda look those of cabbage in size, form, and color. One may differentiate between kale varieties according to the low, intermediate, or long length of the stem, along with the variety of leaf types.

The leaf colors range from light green to green, to dark green and violet-green, to violet-brown Raw kale is composed of 84% water, 9% carbohydrates, 4% protein, and 1% fat (table). Like puple cabbage and purple onion there is also purple kale.


Raw unsteamed kale contains a large amount of vitamin K (helping the blood clot, preventing excessive bleeding) It is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, manganese, Calcium, and copper when eaten raw. The plant contains 30 to 40 calories in each serving.

The plant is filled with Antioxidants, Antioxidants are substances that help counteract oxidative damage by free radicals in the body( the stuff that repairs damaged cell Kale is a good source (10–19% DV) of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, vitamin E and several dietary minerals, including iron, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.

There Are Numerous Cancer-Fighting Substances in Kale, its High in Beta-Carotene, High in Lutein and Zeaxanthin, and Powerful Nutrients That Protect the Eyes.

Blending the kale into a juice is one the best way to consume it Kale can also be used as a salad. This plant is good for those on a diet.

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