The benefits of kale.

Have you heard of Kale? Surely you have because it is very trendy. Here are 10 reasons to try it, the info on who will deliver it to your home, and a mini recipe.   The 10 reasons to eat Kale: 1. It gives you a lot of energy. 2. It is rich in fiber and low in calories. One cup contains 36 calories, 5g of fiber, and 0g of fat. 3. It has more iron per calorie than beef. 4. It contains high doses of vitamin K. 5. It has anti-inflammatory properties. 6. Kale is a powerful antioxidant. 7. Kale helps lower cholesterol levels. 8. It is rich in vitamin A. 9. It contains vitamin C. 10. Kale has more calcium than milk when counted calorically. Kale Salad with Tomato. (4 servings) Massage the raw Kale to make it a bit softer. Add 4 red tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 grated shallot, 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon of sea salt, 3/4 tablespoons of ground white pepper. In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium/high heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and let them fry for two minutes. Add the Kale, vinegar, sea salt, and stir well for two minutes. Just for 30 seconds, add the tomatoes and pepper. Besides raw, you can add Kale to vegetable soups, as a side dish like spinach, or for a green smoothie.   Recipe for Kale Salad with Mango and Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients: - 1 bunch of kale - Juice of 1 lemon - 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons of honey - freshly ground pepper - 1 mango diced into cubes - 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds (Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Salt)   Article courtesy of          Did you know the benefits of kale?