Kale benefits - Top health benefits of eating kale

Did you know that Kale is a key factor to lose weight?

Well, I've always known it as kale. Kale is part of the cabbage family, which is different from the cabbage has a strong heart at its center;rather Kale has long leafy stalks that splay out from the center. There are different varieties available, including ornamental. It comes from the Brassica family such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cabbage. In fact, Kale is now recognized as one of the healthiest vegetables around in the United States and in the United Kingdom, its popularity has increased due to its high fiber and full of vitamins and minerals. The fact that it is such a hardy vegetable is an indication of why it is grown all over the world not only in Europe, where it dates back to before the Middle Ages, it is also grown in warmer climes, such as Africa, South America and Asia.

Weight loss and nutritionnal Kale benefits

For the weight conscious amongst us the good news is that there are only 33.5 calories in 1 cup of kale and as for the nutritional benefits, where do I start? The high fiber content helps lower cholesterol. Also the high fiber helps the digestion, but it is more effective when it is cooked first so you need to learn how to cook kale correctly. It is a powerhouse of antioxidants that helps protect against the dreaded cancer. The organic sulfur compounds are known to protect against various types of cancer, especially cancer of the colon. It is an ideal food for detoxification and helps keep your liver healthy. Being high in iron, it has more per calorie than in beef and as for calcium it has much more per calorie than milk. We all know that greens are good for us, but the kale is really the Queen of the Greens !