Category: Benefits of Vegetables

Kale has more calcium than milk, more iron than beef and ten times more vitamin c than spinach. It’s a superfood worth adding to your diet.

Very high in nutrients, and very low in calories, Kale is among the most nutrient-dense foods in existence, and is loaded with powerful antioxidants.

Kale is also one of the best sources of vitamin K as well as Beta-Carotene

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

If you want to dramatically boost the amount of nutrients you take in, consider loading up on kale by adding it to your smoothies, salads or even turning it into a snack by simply drizzling some olive oil and baking until crunchy. A super healthy snack that tastes absolutely delicious!

Asparagus is a nutrient-packed vegetable.

It is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K

The list of asparagus nutritional benefits is long, for it helps your heart, digestion, bones and even cells.

Some of those benefits are:

It is a good source of Vitamin K

Contains Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties

Nourishes the Digestive Tract

Helps with a Healthy Pregnancy

Good Source of Fiber 

High in Vitamin B1 Thiamine 

Helps Fight Cancer

Asparagus has also long been known for its diuretic properties, meaning it’s good for helping to flush out the kidneys and may help in the prevention of kidney stones.

There are so many ways to cook asparagus:

It can be cooked with water, lemon and olive oil;

 It can be grilled over medium heat;

 It can be roasted in the oven.

Make sure to enjoy this nutrilicious vegetable and make it a part of your diet!