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Anybody know what this is?

No no no, you don’t smoke it, but rather you eat it; though it may just get you high! =)

It’s called Kale. It’s a very hardy type of cabbage.

Kale was a stranger to me for long time. It wasn’t until last year that a friend introduced me to this beautiful leafy friend. Kale is one of the most nutrient dense food out there. If you want to add one more healthy, new thing to your grocery list… GET KALE! It’s nutrients and benefits trump.

It is loaded with anti-oxidants, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties.

One cup of kale has 20 percent of your daily needed fiber.

Want to get punched in the face with vitamins?(that’s a good thing)

Well look out, because one cup of Kale has 1327% RDA of vitamin K, which is essential to your nervous system.

PLUS, Kale has a whopping 192% RDA of Vitamin A in one cup. Vitamin A helps with your immunity, reproductive organs, nails and teeth.

Have high blood pressure? Kale will help with that too. Kale has been known to lower blood pressure. Kale has 88% of your RDA of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is famous for lowering blood pressure.

Kale is also known for its folic acid, which is a B vitamin. Your body needs this to produce red blood cells. Folic acid is good for everyone, but it is a tremendously important vitamin for pregnant women, seeing as how it can prevent major birth defects.

If these aren’t enough reasons to eat Kale, then just eat it because it is STRAIGHT UP DELICIOUS! You can eat in salads, or steam it, or even add it to soups and smoothies. Instead of snacking on potato chips, try baking kale in the oven as a healthy alternative.

Kale has very few calories, but yet packs a punch in the nutrient department.

Kale is the mighty green leaf.

I started a garden last fall and you can bet your bottom dollar that I planted Kale. Growing my own edible plot of earth in my back yard has been such a rewarding adventure. One of my favorite plants to harvest is Kale. It is such a beautiful plant and just knowing what wonderful things it does for my body gets me excited to eat it.

I am so lucky to be able to walk into my back yard and get everything I need for a tasty salad. Check it out:

It doesn’t get more fresh then that.

 

One quarter of what you eat keeps you alive;
the other three-quarters keeps your doctor alive.