FOOD OF THE WEEK : KALE               p2.

What makes Kale good for you?                                 

Kale is full of vitamins and minerals, including:

·      BETA CAROTENE (pre-Vitamin A) – for healthy immune system, helping vision in dim light and keeping skin and the linings of some parts of the body, such as the nose, healthy

·      VITAMIN C - helps to protect cells and keeps them healthy, maintenance of healthy connective tissue, helps wound healing

·      VITAMIN K - Vitamin K in kale promotes healthy blood and may help keep your bones strong. If you take blood-thinning medicine (such as anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs), you may need to limit vitamin K foods. Vitamin K can affect how these medicines work.

   

  Kale is ALSO rich in:

·  Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and fibre to help keep  bowel movements regular. Kale contains antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and may also help protect against cancer.

  Kale is filling and low in calories. So eating it will can help you maintain a healthy weight. Kale is one of several "super foods" that give you the most nutrients for the fewest calories.

· Pssssssst ….a bit of KALE GOSSIP: Media sources have said that  -  Angelina Jolie, Woody Harrelson, and Gwyneth Paltrow are just a few stars who eat kale to help maintain the sleek physiques they require for days on the set. Celebrities Katy Perry and Jessica Alba also claim a love for kale!