Kale
Kale (Brassica oleracea) aka: Sprouts, Borecole, Collards, and Colewort, is green leafy vegetable with a long stem.
Health benefits of Kale
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Kale
Look for vibrant dark green leaves that are not spotted and show no signs of wilting.
Climate and origin
Kale is a kind of primitive cabbage that is thought to have originated in Asia Minor. A hearty vegetable, Kale can survive in very cold temperatures to sub-tropical climates (zones 3-9 in the U.S.)
Taste
Kale has a bitter taste with a bit of a sharp spicy kick and a very tough texture.
Similar tasting produce
Collard Greens, Turnip Greens, Broccoli, Rapini
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 35 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 1.5g | 2% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.18g | 1% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 53mg | 2% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 4.4g | 2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 15% | ||
| Total Sugars 0.99g | 2% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 2.9g | 6% | ||
| Vitamin C 93.4mg | 104% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 1.6mg | 9% | ||
| Calcium 254mg | 20% | ||
| Potassium 348mg | 7% | ||
| Phosphorus 55mg | 4% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||