Product introduction
Kale, also called kale, is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a long history of cultivation, even dating back to ancient Greece, but at that time kale was introduced as an ornamental plant.Until scientists gradually discovered that kale is not only a nutritious vegetable, but also the king of health among all green vegetables, Regular consumption can play a role in losing weight, improving constipation and even preventing cancer.
Nutritional value
Compared with most vegetables, the biggest advantage of kale is its comprehensive nutrition. It is not only rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K and folic acid, but also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and other trace minerals.
1. Prevent Cancer
Kale contains indole-3-carbinol and sulfonamides, which are key components in inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells. Data show that sulfonamides can effectively reduce breast cancer cells by 65% to 80%.
2. Prevent cardiovascular disease
Kale is one of the best sources of vitamin K, an essential vitamin your body uses to help your blood clot, build healthy bones, and keep your heart strong. Even in clinical studies, kale has been shown to lower cholesterol, which has a positive effect on preventing cardiovascular disease.
3. Eliminate Inflammation
Kale contains more omega-3 fatty acids than other vegetables, which can balance the chronic inflammation caused by the diet structure of the food industry, thereby reducing the effect of inflammation.
4. The oxidation resistance
Kale is rich in vitamin C and carotene, both of which have antioxidant properties, which can neutralize and eliminate some free radicals to reduce the damage caused by oxidative stress to the human body, thereby delaying human aging, repairing damaged cells, and preventing various types of damage. Neurocognitive disorders.
5. Help baby's brain develop
Kale is a great source of folic acid, which supplements can boost brain development in babies in the womb and can also play a role in preventing birth defects in babies.
6. Protect eyesight
Kale is rich in both lutein and zeaxanthin, two nutrients that have been shown to prevent macular degeneration and cataracts.
Product Application
Although kale is known as the king of healthy vegetables, it has dissuaded many people because of its bitter taste. Here are some special recipes:
1. Vegetable juice: Fresh kale is directly squeezed into juice, and a cup every morning to supplement enough nutrition.
2. Salad: Kale, salmon, raisins, lemon, and quinoa are a good match for a salad.
3. Cooking: As a green vegetable, kale can naturally be fried with garlic, eggs and bacon.There are many ways to eat kale, but you can also directly choose kale powder instead. The kale powder treated with a special process not only retains the nutritional value of fresh vegetables, but also solves the limitation of consumption. It can be brewed and drunk anytime, anywhere. Or add it as a raw material to the making of cakes and biscuits.
