Kale

Health BENEFITS of Kale:

High in Vitamin K

• essential for proper blood clotting and wound healing
• assists in transporting calcium to the bones
  
• helps prevent bone loss and bone fractures
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High in Vitamin A (Carotenoids)

• works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
  
• promotes healthy eyes, bones, and skin
  
• supports fertility and reproductive health
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High in Vitamin C

• works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
  
• assists the body in making collagen protein
  
• helps strengthen the immune system
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High in Manganese

• helps the body absorb calcium
  
• important for strong bones and joints
  
• supports antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
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High in Glucosinolates (Phytonutrients)

• help neutralize cancer-causing agents in the body
  
• induce appropriate cell death (apoptosis) of cancer cells
  
• promote the elimination of carcinogens from the body

High in Chlorophyll (Phytonutrient)

• helps prevent cancer-causing agents from doing harm
  
• binds to toxic heavy metals and carries them out of the body
  
• helps reduce body odor by minimizing odorous body toxins
  

Good Amounts of:

• Copper
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
• Calcium
• Potassium
  
• Choline
• Vitamin E
• Omega-3 Fats
  

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 cup chopped kale, raw = approximately 8 calories)

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1 cup chopped kale, raw)

FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1 cup chopped kale, raw)

NET CARBS

(grams per 1 cup chopped kale, raw)