Eat Kale

Definition

Kale has moved from little known cabbage straight to the spotlight as a popular superfood in recent years - known for being full of fiber, antioxidants, and minerals.

Benefits

• Lower cholesterol
• A natural antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Lower risk of cancer
• Improves cardiovascular health
• Gives you more energy 
• Improves brain function

Why it works

• Kale is an extremely nutritional food in the cruciferous vegetable category (along with broccoli and cauliflower) studies show intake of these may reduce risks of developing lung and colorectal cancer
• Contains brassica-derived phytochemicals which have been shown in studies on rats and humans to support anti-inflammatory effects
• Great source of calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin C

Side Effects

Rare side effects may include irregular heartbeat, allergies, pesticide/metal poisoning, digestive issues

Gurus/Celebrities/Doing it

Jennifer Aniston

Heidi Klum

Camila Alves

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Suggested Time of Day

Any - Best in morning or afternoon

Supporting Studies and Articles

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1. 10 Health Benefits of Kale - Healthline https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-kale
2. Eating Kale: Top 10 Health Benefits - MindBodyGreen https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4408/Eating-Kale-Top-10-Health-Benefits.html
3. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270435.php
4. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/51.4.656
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22583415
6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2737735/
7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3885109/
8. https://www.berkeleylife.com/wellness/functional-foods/the-health-benefits-of-eating-kale/