Kale

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Kale is still the rage right now. Whether you eat, drink or munch on kale (think kale chips), you are doing your body a great service!

Here are a few facts about this cabbage family member:

  1. It is a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens and Brussels sprouts.

  2. There are many different types of kale. The leaves can be green or purple, and have either a smooth or curly shape.

  3. Kale contains very little fat

  4. Given its incredibly low calorie content, kale is among the most nutrient-dense foods in existence. It makes an excellent addition to a weight loss diet.

  5. Eating more kale is a great way to dramatically increase the total nutrient content of your diet. Did you know that a single cup of raw kale actually contains more vitamin C than an orange.

Click here for a super healthy and colorful kale salad recipe!

Click here for a delicious smoothie that you wouldn’t even know was made with kale!

Click here for homemade healthy kale chips to munch on!

Want more healthy ideas, contact me at rachel@livehealthynyc.com