Vegetable of the Week- Kale

One of my favorite vegetables out there, kale! This dark leafy green is rich in vitamin A, C and K and is full of calcium and iron as well as lutein and beta-carotene. The leaves can be smooth as are found in the dinosaur kale or can be rough and vary from a mild green to dark green and purples hues. One of the greatest benefits of dark leafy greens is that they act as a blood purifier, helping to cleanse your system as their properties are digested. It is due to the isothiocyanates found in kale that aids in the detoxing process of our bodies. Kale is really one of the most beneficial foods that we can incorporate into our diet. Not only does it help us to detoxify toxins, but it also has been proven to prevent certain cancers and lower cholesterol. Eat Kale steamed, raw, or even bake the leaves for a deliciously crunchy chip.