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So you know you should be eating dark leafy greens, since they're great sources of iron, fiber, and calcium. Lettuce and spinach are green, but not nearly as nutritious as kale.
This curly green veggie is part of the same family as cabbage and brussels sprouts, and is so good for you because it contains phytonutrients that help prevent cancer.
Kale also contains the flavonoid called maempferol, which may help prevent ovarian cancer. This hearty green veggie is also great for cleansing and detoxifying your system, and is a rich source of vitamin A. One cup of cooked kale will give you 36 calories, 7.3g of carbs, 2.6g of fiber, 2.5g of protein, 94 mg of calcium, 2 mg of iron, 88.8 mg of vitamin C (that's surprising), and 510 mg of vitamin A (wow).

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Labels: cruciferous vegetables, greens, healthy diet, Kale, vegetable, Vitamins