Healthy Eating: 5 Reasons to Fall in Love With Kale
By Sarah Jio,Glamour magazine
Do you eat kale? The hardy leafy green that doesn't seem very sexy turns out to be one of the most fabulous foods on the planet. Here are five reasons why you should learn to love it!
Why kale?
1. It's in the broccoli and cabbage family, and is absolutely loaded with cancer-fighting phytonutrients.
2. It tastes great sauteed in a little olive oil and fresh lemon juice--with a sprinkling of sea salt.
3. It's the perfect swap-out for Romaine lettuce in a Cesar salad. My fave!
4. It's a favorite green among detox enthusiasts, who say it helps cleanse your system.
5. It contains an antioxidant called maempferol that experts say may help prevent ovarian cancer.
My favorite kind is called dinosaur kale--it's really stiff and wrinkly and has a mild flavor. Love it!
Do you eat kale? Want to try? I dare you to pick some up at the store today!
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