With a lettuce- like appearance, dark green in color and part of the Cabbage Family, kale is considered the queen of green leafy vegetables and is even referred to as a superfood.
Cabbage contains large amounts, it is full of vitamins A, B 6, C, K. In this useful vegetable can be found more antioxidants , it also has anti-inflammatory properties. Kale does not contain fat .
As it is a rich source of antioxidants, beta-carotene and vitamin C , this vegetable has powerful anti-cancer effects. It is also useful for cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure levels.
The study found that daily consumption of 150 ml of kale juice for a period of 12 weeks increased the levels of "good" cholesterol by 27% and reduced those of "bad" by 10%, as well as triglycerides in the blood.
Cabbage is a rich source of vitamin K , which is important for blood clotting processes . Vegetables are also a source of fiber and sulfur, which is why its juice is very useful for detoxifying the body and cleansing the liver.
In addition, kale contains minerals such as potassium and magnesium , as well as the antioxidants lutein and quartcetin , which are good for eyesight .
In addition to the various vitamins that vegetables contain, it is also a rich source of calcium . Cabbage is among the foods with high nutritional density, which contain a small amount of calories in combination with complex carbohydrates and proteins. Vegetables also contain certain amounts of omega-3 fatty acids .
It is recommended to regularly add kale to the diet.