JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE February Love issue 2017! | Page 34
shown to protect against breast, cervical, and colon cancers. The vitamin K in kale promotes blood clotting, protects the heart, and helps build strong bones by anchoring calcium to the bone. It also has more antioxidant power than spinach, protecting against freeradical damage. Kale is extra rich in beta-carotene( containing seven times as much as does broccoli), lutein, and zeaxanthin( ten times the amount in broccoli). In Chinese medicine, kale is used to help ease lung congestion. market. In some areas, it ' s available all year; in others, it only makes an appearance during summer and fall.
Tips:
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Kale ' s growing season extends nearly yearround; the only time it ' s out of season is summer, when plenty of other leafy greens are abundant.
Steam or saute kale on its own, or add it to soups and stews. Cooking helps tenderize the leaves.
How much: Like cabbage, the more kale you can eat, the better. A daily serving is ideal. Eat it as much as you can, as long as you can find it fresh at your local grocery or farmer ' s
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Kale is also a great addition when it ' s blended in fruit smoothies or juiced with other vegetables.