National Kale day is today. Since 2013, this fun food non-holiday is celebrated on the first Wednesday in October. Are you ready to learn about this super food?
National Kale Day
First and foremost, kale is good for you. At the same time, this super food is loaded with a lot of healthy vitamins and minerals. In the first place, this day came about due to the healthy benefits of eating kale. Not only should you eat this food today, but you should make it part of your everyday diet.
Health Benefits
Now one of your favorite healthy vegetables has a day devoted to it. Undoubtedly, kale helps prevent cancer due to the antioxidants and over 45 flavonoids. Be sure to check out my Choose Plant Base Healthy Diet post for other food options.
In addition, this helps control your diabetes by balancing your blood sugar. Equally important is it results in the following benefits:
- Helps with your liver health
- Indeed, this is a key part of your diet and will help you lose weight
- Also, will help lower your cholesterol
- High fiber content
- Helps with your digestive health
- In addition, it will lower your risk of macular eye degeneration and cataract issues
Celebrate National Kale Day
Are you ready to celebrate one of the hottest vegetables on the planet? Currently, kale is one of the hottest trends in food. If you’re into gardening, you can grow your own. The best time to start this would be in the Spring or Fall. In the same fashion, any member in the cabbage family won’t suffer due to frost or frigid cold temperatures.
Water regularly. Another great thing is you can plant the seeds separately or in a row. No doubt, if you plant now, this will be ready to consume in approximately six weeks.
Kale Recipes
Are you looking for ways to eat your greens? Well, don’t fret as I have some easy recipes that will whet your appetite. For something super easy and quick, toss your greens into a bowl, add a tablespoon of light olive oil, some fresh lemon, ground black pepper and a touch of sea salt. Toss together and voila – the perfect salad to devour.
Another great recipe is to saute some garlic in a little olive oil. Add some red pepper flakes, a hint of sea salt, ground black pepper and dress this over your favorite pasta, fish or meat.
As always, I welcome your comments.
Wishing you a Happy Healthy Kale Day!
