Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Benefits of Kale

Benefits of Kale


"Kale is high in fiber, antioxidants, carotenoids such as lutein, good for eye health; flavonoid, quercetin, helps fight inflammation, and sulforaphane, anti-cancer"-Phil Lempert, a food industry analyst the U.S., said.

Kale also acts as an anti-inflammatory because many contain omega 3 fatty acids, and vitamin K is more than double compared with other cruciferous vegetables. This is also a rich source of tryptophan, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and protein, expert says Lempert. "In fact, fresh kale has more vitamin C content of an orange"

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