One of Kale is only 36 calories
Contains:
- Antioxidants
- Kale is a superstar in the arena of carotenoids and flavonoids, two powerful antioxidants that protect our cells from free radicals that cause oxidative stress. The key flavonoids kaempferol and quercitin (not to dismiss the 45 other distinctive flavonoids in kale) have also been shown to specifically fight against the formation of cancerous cells. With the addition of high doses of well-known antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin A, and manganese, kale is certainly a smart choice in the battle against cellular oxidation.
- 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.
- Cardiovascular Support
- The high fiber content of kale lowers our cholesterol by binding with bile acids that the liver produces from cholesterol for digesting fat. Because many of these bile acids are coupled with fiber, the liver is charged with producing more bile acid to digest fat, and therefore requires more cholesterol to so, ultimately lowering the amount of cholesterol within our bodies.
- Cancer
- Not only do kale's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities work together to prevent and even combat cancer, a healthy diet of kale also provides glucosinolates, which have been shown to prevent colon, breast, bladder, prostate, ovarian cancers, as well as gastric cancer.
- Detox
- The isothiocyanates (ITC) from glucosinolates found in kale aid in both phases I and II of the body's detoxification process. The high sulfur content of kale has further been shown essential for phase II of detoxification.
- Vitamin A
- With over 192% of the RDA of vitamin A, one cup of kale is an effective antioxidant, boosts immunity, maintains healthy bones and teeth, prevents urinary stones, and is essential to our reproductive organs.
- Vitamin K
- providing 1327% of the RDA in one cup), which is necessary for the
synthesis of osteocalcin, a protein that strengthens the composition of
our bones. Vitamin K also prevents calcium build-up in our tissue that
can lead to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Finally, vitamin K is essential for synthesizing sphingolipid, the fat
needed to maintain the myelin sheath around our nerves, and therefore
our nervous system as a whole.
- Vitamin C
- one cup of kale heartily provides (over 88% of our RDA), is not only a powerful antioxidant, but also lowers blood pressure, ensures a healthy immune system, and fights against age-related ocular diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
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