Eat The List: Kale
Posted on March 26, 2010
Filed Under Eat The List, High School Reunion Diet Blog
Kale is a close relative of the Brussels sprout and a bonafide superfood. The green cabbage-like veggie is loaded with nutrients and vitamins.
Here are just a few:
- Beta-Carotene – Great for the eyes
- Vitamin A- Helps prevent cataracts
- Vitamin C- Cold prevention
- Phytonutrients- Help prevent cancer
- Calcium – Promotes strong bones
- Potassium – Crucial for heart function; promotes good digestive and muscular function
- Manganese – Promotes good carb, protein and fat metabolism
Read more: http://www.lenntech.com/periodic/elements/mn.htm#ixzz0jm7AYCE0
Check out all the Virtues of Kale on a fellow nutrition blog.
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