Nutritional Benefits of Dark, Leafy Greens

Know Your Greens: Dark and Leafy Edition

November 12, 2012

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by Jaime Young 1

Kale

The benefits of kale are endless. Lowering cholesterol, aiding digestion, and fighting arthritis are just a few of the superpowers this vegetable holds. The detoxing green is also known to contain high levels of Vitamins A, C, and K, which can benefit everything from your skin to your vision.

How to enjoy: Kale is a great foundation for a cold salad since it tastes great and has a thick texture to satisfy you. But keep in mind that cooking kale is really simple: heat the leafy green up with some broth and garlic. Your side is ready in five minutes.

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1 Comment

Bodiwisher 27 weeks 3 days

we grew more kale than we knew what to do with this year and i had to get real creative. i put it in my usual banana almond milk smoothies, just a few leaves so it would still taste good and it did indeed! i totally agree with the warmed version of preparing leafy greens, i feel like i can consume more that way, but in the summer it's awesome to find raw ways of eating. i'm a big fan of kale salad with parmesan cheese!