the quantity of mineral nutrients in Kale is large enough
to stress the kidneys in a damaging manner, if a person
makes themself a large smoothie containing Kale every day
a local person I know was hospitalized in her 40's as a result
of this daily practice
Mayo Clinic on the benefits of Kale -
mayoclinichealthsystem.org
article excerpt -
Kale is a nutrition superstar due to the amounts of vitamins A, K, B6 and C,
calcium, potassium, copper and manganese it contains.
One cup of raw kale has just 33 calories and only 7 grams of carbohydrate.
So, it’s a very diabetes-friendly/weight-friendly vegetable.
Kale is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family along with cauliflower,
Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, collard greens, kohlrabi, rutabaga, turnips and bok choy.
These vegetables offer health benefits, including potentially reducing the risk of various types of cancer.
*** The only people who may need to avoid or limit kale intake are those that form oxalate
containing kidney stones or take the blood thinner Coumadin/warfarin.
Be sure to check with your doctor or dietitian if you have questions. |
