» kale, the superfood
GOING
GREEN
ADDING THE
SUPERFOOD KALE
TO YOUR DIET
A
BY ROSANN
BONURA
» MORE THAN EVER,
people are looking to make healthier choices as part of their eating
regime and many of those options
are right in the produce section of
your local grocery store. Incorporating vitamin-rich foods has endless
benefits. One such superfood is kale.
This green, leafy vegetable belongs
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to the Brassica oleracea family,
a group of vegetables that includes
cabbage, collards and brussels
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sprouts. Kale has some of the most
health-promoting properties of
any other vegetable.
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Health Benefits of Kale:
1 Packed with Antioxidants / Vitamin
A, B complex, C, beta-carotene, manganese,
kaempferol, and quercetin are just some
of the powerful antioxidants found in kale.
ntioxidants provide overall health benefits
and protect the body from a number of
problems including heart disease, vision loss,
memory loss, mood disorders, and autoimmune disorders. Looking for healthy and
glowing skin for spring? Kale’s antioxidant
properties also provide beauty benefits. ale
has proven to keep skin looking great by
improving its elasticity.
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