You hear about kale, or green leafy vegetables, more and more often. It has earned the title of the "nutritional powerhouse" due to its potential for he alth properties. So why is it worth including kale in your daily menu? Here are 5 benefits of eating kale!
Kale is the staple component of a vegan and vegetarian diet, which comes from the cruciferous family. This vegetable belongs to the group of cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.
There are several types of kale depending on the shape and color of the leaves. Curly kale is the most famous of these. Its name comes from its tousled and curly leaves. It is considered to be one of the most nutritious, valuable and he althy leafy vegetables. For a simple reason! One cup of raw kale contains:
- vitamin A: 9990 IU
- vitamin K: 817 μg
- vitamin C: 120 mg
- vitamin B6: 0.3 mg
- calcium: 150 mg
- potassium: 491 mg
- magnesium: 47 mg
Additionally, kale is also rich in vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), iron and phosphorus. It has a negligible amount of fat - it contains alpha-linoleic fatty acid (ALA), which is a type of omega-3 fatty acid.
It's also worth mentioning that kale is low in calories. One serving of green leaves has only 36 kcal and 5 g of dietary fiber.
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