Kale is green or purple in colour with smooth or curly leaves, belongs to the cabbage family and is one of the most nutrient-dense leafy vegetables that also fits a low-calorie bill.

Kale boasts of being one of the best sources of Vitamin K. It is also rich in minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, manganese, copper, vitamins like A, C, B6, Niacin and a battery of antioxidants like polyphenols and quercetin to name a few. It is a single super veggie that is a powerhouse of minerals usually deficient in other foods.

Health Benefits:

• Kale has potent antioxidant properties, which helps prevent cell damage caused by oxidative stress.
• Kale improves collagen synthesis required for healthy skin, hair and accelerates wound healing.
• It helps to lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol thus wades off the risk of heart diseases.
• It helps in cancer prevention.
• It helps in improving vision and bone health.
• Kale is of the most nutritionally dense foods to aid weight loss.

Kale can be consumed in many forms as part of salads with other veggies and seeds, in detox juices, smoothies, added to sandwiches, wraps, soups, braised as a side dish or in pesto sauce.

It’s definitely a better bet to add some Curly Kale to your Diet, than Wail over a host of health problems!!