10 health benefits of kale, Kale may not be the first thing that you typically grab at the grocery store but because it’s such a nutritional powerhouse, I really recommend you give it a try if you’re not that familiar with it.
Packed with nutrients, fiber and loads of vitamins, kale is a really versatile ingredient that works great in soups, hummus, as a substitute for basil in a pesto or simply sautéed with olive oil, garlic and a few red pepper flakes.
It’s in season during the winter months, from November until March. When buying kale, look for sturdy leaves that are.
Note:
Do not to wash it before you store it because any exposure to water will make it spoil much faster.
10 health benefits of kale.
1. high in antioxidants: kale is a high in both carotenoids and flavonoids, two powerful antioxidants that protect our cells from free radicals.
2. low in calories
One cup of kale has only 36 calories and 0 grams of fat.
3. high in vitamin A: One cup of kale helps boost immunity, maintain healthy bones and teeth, prevent urinary stones .
4. high in vitamin C: One cup of kale heartily provides over 88% of our RDA of vitamin C, which ensures a healthy immune system.
5. high in vitamin K: One cup of kale provides a huge dose of vitamin K, which is necessary for the synthesis of osteocalcin, a protein that strengthens the composition of our bones.
6. anti-inflammatory: One cup of kale provides about 10% of the RDA of omega-3 fatty acids that helps regulate the body’s inflammatory process.
7. cancer:Kale also provides glucosinolates, which have been shown to prevent many forms of cancer including colon, breast, bladder.
8. cardiovascular support:The high fiber content of kale lowers cholesterol by binding with bile acids that the liver produces from cholesterol.
9. detox: The isothiocyanates (ITC) from glucosinolates found in kale aid in the body’s detoxification process.
10. digestion: One cup of kale contains 20% of the RDA of dietary fiber, which promotes regular digestion, prevents constipation.
