Kale Salad I
Kale is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. It's part of the cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Look what a single cup of kale can provide for your body....
- Vitamin A: 206% of the RDA (from beta-carotene).
- Vitamin K: 684% of the RDA.
- Vitamin C: 134% of the RDA.
- Vitamin B6: 9% of the RDA.
- Manganese: 26% of the RDA.
- Calcium: 9% of the RDA.
- Copper: 10% of the RDA.
- Potassium: 9% of the RDA.
- Magnesium: 6% of the RDA.
- Then it contains 3% or more of the RDA for Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Iron and Phosphorus.
This is coming with a total of 33 calories, 6 grams of carbs (2 of which are fiber) and 3 grams of protein.
Kale contains very little fat, but a large portion of the fat in it is the omega-3 fatty acid called alpha linolenic acid.
By they way...did you notice how much Vitamin C kale contains? Skip the orange juice and eat kale to keep those winter colds away!
Here is an easy, clean salad to keep on hand. It will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Kale Salad I
- A large bunch of kale, stalks removed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- grated ginger root, to taste
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- juice from a lemon
- juice from a lime
- 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt (optional)
Directions:
Add all ingredients into a large bowl. Using your hands, massage all ingredients together until kale is broken down and contents are well blended. Refrigerate or eat immediately. Enjoy!
