Kale, a dark green, leafy vegetable in the cabbage family, is all the rage these days. Is it the gorgeous frilly leaves? The stellar nutritional profile? Its versatility in the kitchen? Check “all of the above.” Then start getting to know this star-quality veggie.
Powerful Health Benefits
Kale is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K. It provides healthy doses of calcium, copper, iron, manganese, and potassium, too. But its real claim to fame is its array of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals give plants their unique colors, flavors, and odors, and they bring powerful health benefits. Here are a few that are found in kale.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin for Healthy Eyes
Lutein and zeaxanthin are antioxidants in the carotenoid family. They help prevent eye diseases such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, these compounds may help ward off cancer and boost immunity, too.
A cup of cooked kale provides 24 milligrams of lutein and zeaxanthin. That’s twice the daily amount shown to have benefits in medical studies.
2 comments:
I have expostulate on this subject , they forgot to mention that the test were only successful
when eating egg whites only in conjunction with Kale.
However the American people will believe anything they read , after all , they are stupid.
If only it didn't taste like horse manure. It might save my life, but I just can't get past the taste!
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