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!