Only a few people are aware of the amazing benefits of the Kale plant. The most common type, curly kale, has green curly leaves and a hard, fibrous stem.
Like the cabbage and spinach, it can be used in preparing salads, sandwiches, smoothies, or eaten as a steamed vegetable. Kale is loaded with beneficial compounds, some of which have powerful nutritional, health, skin and hair benefits.
Kale is one of the world’s best sources of Vitamin K. It is also an excellent source of Vitamin C, much higher than most other vegetables, and about 4.5 times much as spinach. Other nutrients include vitamins A, B6 and B3; fibre and beta-carotene; antioxidants like Quercetin and Kaempferol; and the minerals- manganese, copper, calcium, potassium and folate.
Sources: Health Line, Mind Body Green, WH Foods, Medical News Today