Kale (Sukuma Wiki)

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This Ahadi sukuma wiki sitting on a oce acre piece of land is ready for harvesting starting 16th Oct 2023.

There will be weekly harvests.

The farm is situated in Embu County, Kenya.

To for infomation . please email imanikimani17@gmail.com

9 Health Benefits of Kale

Kale is a nutritious food rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin K, and beta-carotene. It also contains nutrients that can support eye health, weight management, heart health, and more

1. Highly nutritious

Kale is a popular vegetable and a member of the cabbage family.

It is a cruciferous vegetable and is closely related to cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, and Brussels sprouts.

There are many different types of kale. The leaves can be green or purple, and have either a smooth or curly shape.

The most common type of kale is called curly kale or Scots kale, which has green and curly leaves with a hard, fibrous stem.

A single cup, or 21 grams (g), of raw kale contains (1Trusted Source):

• Calories: 7
• Carbs: 1 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Vitamin K: 68% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Vitamin C: 22% of the DV
• Manganese: 8% of the DV
• Vitamin A: 6% of the DV
• Riboflavin: 5% of the DV
• Calcium: 4% of the DV

Each serving also contains a small amount of folate, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, and iron.

Adding more kale to your diet is a great way to boost your intake of these key vitamins and minerals, along with other important nutrients.

2. Provides powerful antioxidants

These include beta-carotene and vitamin C, as well as various flavonoids and polyphenols. 

Antioxidants are substances that help counteract oxidative damage by neutralizing free radicals in the body.

Oxidative damage is believed to be among the leading drivers of aging and many chronic conditions, including cancer.

3. Excellent source of vitamin C

Vitamin C is an important water-soluble antioxidant that serves many vital functions in the body’s cells.

For example, it is necessary for the synthesis of collagen, the most abundant structural protein in the body.

Kale is higher in vitamin C than most other greens, containing about three times much as spinach and collard greens this makes kale an excellent addition to a healthy, well-rounded diet, 

4. May lower cholesterol levels

5. Excellent source of vitamin K

Vitamin K is an important nutrient.

It is absolutely critical for blood clotting, and does this by “activating” certain proteins and giving them the ability to bind calcium. 

The well-known anticoagulant drug Warfarin actually works by blocking the function of this vitamin .

Kale is an excellent source of vitamin K, with a single raw cup containing almost 70% of the recommended daily amount

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The form of vitamin K in kale is K1, which is different than vitamin K2. Vitamin K2 is found in fermented soy foods and certain animal products and may help prevent heart disease and osteoporosis

6. Contains anti-cancer compounds

7. High in beta-carotene

8. Could support eye health

9. May promote weight loss