Kale

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Kale

• By Paul OConnell

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What is Kale???

• Leafy green vegetable
• In same family with cauliflower and cabbage
• In season from middle of winter to beginning of
  spring
• Descendent of wild cabbage
• Has a pungent peppery flavor

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Nutrients in Kale
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Health Benefits of Kale

• Anti-cancer food due to the glucosinolates
• Sulforaphane causes liver to release enzymes that
  help to prevent cancer
• Carotenoids lower risk of cataract disease
• Low in calories and high in vitamin A
• The vitamin A content helps protect smokers from
  getting emphysema
• Good source of vitamin C to support the immune
  system
• Vitamin C also helps to protect against
  Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Fiber reduces high levels of cholesterol

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More reason to eat kale

• Asthmatics experience fewer symptoms from high
  amounts of vitamin C
• Large amounts of fiber help to prevent heart
  disease
• Vitamin also helps to prevent bruising
• Lower risk of macular degeneration with a diet
  full of beta-carotene

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KALE!
Kale can be prepared in a variety of ways without
losing any of its flavor. The health benefits of
kale are undeniable. Not only does it promote a
balanced source of vitamins and minerals but it
helps to keep the body healthy. When the body is
healthy it is also able to maintain itself at an
ideal weight. www.whfoods.com
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References

• www.pccnaturalmarkets.com
• www.whfoods.com