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Kale

Kale. By Paul O’Connell. What is Kale???. Leafy green vegetable In same family with cauliflower and cabbage In season from middle of winter to beginning of spring Descendent of wild cabbage Has a “pungent” peppery flavor. www.whfoods.com. Nutrients in Kale. www.whfoods.com.

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Kale

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  1. Kale By Paul O’Connell

  2. What is Kale??? • Leafy green vegetable • In same family with cauliflower and cabbage • In season from middle of winter to beginning of spring • Descendent of wild cabbage • Has a “pungent” peppery flavor www.whfoods.com

  3. Nutrients in Kale www.whfoods.com

  4. Health Benefits of Kale • Anti-cancer food due to the glucosinolates • Sulforaphane causes liver to release enzymes that help to prevent cancer • Carotenoids lower risk of cataract disease • Low in calories and high in vitamin A • The vitamin A content helps protect smokers from getting emphysema • Good source of vitamin C to support the immune system • Vitamin C also helps to protect against Rheumatoid Arthritis • Fiber reduces high levels of cholesterol

  5. More reason to eat kale… • Asthmatics experience fewer symptoms from high amounts of vitamin C • Large amounts of fiber help to prevent heart disease • Vitamin also helps to prevent bruising • Lower risk of macular degeneration with a diet full of beta-carotene www.pccnaturalmarkets.com

  6. KALE! Kale can be prepared in a variety of ways without losing any of its flavor. The health benefits of kale are undeniable. Not only does it promote a balanced source of vitamins and minerals but it helps to keep the body healthy. When the body is healthy it is also able to maintain itself at an ideal weight. www.whfoods.com

  7. References • www.pccnaturalmarkets.com • www.whfoods.com

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