The Healing Power of Kale
The healing power of green smoothies cannot be denied, especially when they contain Kale. Check out this simple guide to making a green smoothie that will energize your day.
Ingredients
8 cups of filtered water
1/2 a bunch of kale
1/2 inch of ginger
1/2 lemon- juice
Add all the ingredients and water into blender and blend for about a minute. Add lemon juice to taste. Enjoy!
Kale- Nutritional Rock Star
Kale Properties and Benefits
- Kale is abundant in sulfur which helps boost glutahione- the main anti0xidant of the body.
- Kale also contains the amino acid glutamine, which is useful for regenerating cells of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Kale is an excellent source of fiber and for many other minerals including copper, iron, and calcium; vitamins B1, B2, and E.
- 1 cup of Kale contains 206% of the daily value (DV) of Vitamin A -providing anti-oxidant properties against free radicals, and therefore very good for supporting the immune system.
- 134% DV of Vitamin C –antioxidant, supports immune function and cancer prevention
- 684% DV-of Vitamin K – builds healthy bones; helps prevent osteoporosis
- 26% DV of Manganese – enzymes that support blood sugar regulation, energy metabolism, thyroid hormone function;
- Contains superoxide dismutase (SOD), an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant enzyme.
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Ginger Properties and Benefits
- Alleviates symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, promotes elimination of intestinal gas, and relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract.
- Ginger contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols.
- Has both antio-oxidant and anti- inflammatory effects.
- Helps reduce nausea.
Lemon Properties and Benefits
- Excellent source of vitamin C supporting immune function;
- Stimulates production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
- Limonene, found in the inner white parts of the lemon and peel is a phytochemical that is high in antioxidant and anticancer properties.
