Kale
A rich source of healthy nutrients — including beta-carotene, vitamin C, folate, iron, potassium and calcium. The calcium in kale is better absorbed than that in most other greens. It also helps you manage blood your pressure, while the folate protects against heart disease by helping to lower your levels of homocysteine, a protein associated with increased risk of heart disease.
Bonus: A Harvard study shows that adults who eat one daily serving of leafy greens reduce their odds of getting heart disease by almost 25 per cent. Like all leafy green vegetables, kale is also low cal: a half-cup (125 ml) serving contains only 20 calories and it's practically fat-free, making it a great choice to keep your weight in check. It also contains about four times your recommended daily dose of vitamin K, which helps keep your bones strong.
Try this: Kale tastes great in salads, soups and stews, adding flavour and nutrition.
Check out our tastiest kale recipes here.
