Saturday, August 14, 2010

Veggie of the week

Kale is a superstar veggie!

Why? ...Check out all these amazing health benefits!
  • Helps to Prevent Cancer: Sulforaphane, which is formed when cruciferous vegetables such as kale are chopped or chewed, triggers the liver to produce enzymes that detoxify cancer-causing chemicals, inhibits chemically-induced breast cancers in animal studies, induces colon cancer cells to commit suicide.
  • Optimize Your Cells' Detoxification / Cleansing Ability
  • Great for your Eyes: Carotenoids that Lower Cataract Risk
  • Pro-vitamin A: One cup of kale contains just 36.4 calories, but provides 192.4% of the daily value for vitamin A.
  • Promotes Lung Health
  • A Healthy Dose of Vitamin C for Antioxidant Protection and Immune Support: just one cup of this cooked vegetable supplies 88.8% of the daily value for vitamin C. Vitamin
  • Protection against Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • A Very Good Source of Fiber
  • Calcium-For A Lot Less Calories and Minus the Fat in Cow's Milk
  • Vitamin E-rich Leafy Greens Slow Loss of Mental Function
  • Cardiovascular Benefits