What is Garlic?

Benefits of Kale

• Anti-Inflammatory

• High in Antioxidants

• Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A,

• Calcium, Potassium, Lutein

• Low Calorie, Low Carb

• Kale has more Iron than Beef

• Kale has More Calcium than Milk

• Kale has 10% More Vitamin C than Spinach

• Nutrients in Kale benefit the eyes and skin, reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, aid in weight loss, help lower cholesterol, and strengthen bones! 

• Fun Fact: The Greeks feed garlic to athletes before competing in the Olympics.

How to Prepare a Fresh Raw Kale Salad? 

Mix raw kale, chopped garlic, fresh squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, red (cayenne) pepper flakes, and a touch of salt in a large bowl! Let marinate for a few hours or overnight.  This is a very tasty salad with a potent punch of vitamins as EVERY ingredients is a power house of its own!

• Garlic - Boosts our natural supply of hydrogen sulfide which acts as an antioxidant and transmits cellular signals that relax blood vessels and increase blood flow.  Protects against various cancers, including breast, prostate and colon cancer.   Cooking Tip: Many home chefs mistakenly cook garlic immediately after crushing or chopping it, added Dr. Kraus. To maximize the health benefits, you should crush the garlic at room temperature and allow it to sit for about 15 minutes. That triggers an enzyme reaction that boosts the healthy compounds in garlic.  While individual reactions to garlic vary, eating fennel seeds helps to neutralize the smell.  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/15/unlocking-the-benefits-of-garlic/ 

• Lemon Juice - Alkaline in the body, antibacterial, vitamin A. Natural vitamin C is much more effective than the synthetic one. Vitamin C of lemon-juice is very effective because it is combined with bioflavonoids (vitamin P). In addition to Vitamin C, lemon also contains niacin and thiamin i http://www.earthincommon.com/nutrition_01-article.html

• Olive Oil - Lowers risk of heart disease, lowers total cholesterol, normalizes blood clotting, benefit insulin levels and blood sugar control,  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN01037

• Red (Cayenne) Pepper - The "hotness" produced by cayenne is caused by its high concentration of a capsaicin. Capsaicin has been widely studied for its pain-relieving effects, its cardiovascular benefits, and its ability to prevent ulcers. Capsaicin also effectively opens and drains congested nasal passages in addition to boosting the immune system making it a great natural cold and flu remedy.  More info on Cayenne Pepper and Cayenne Pepper Pills

Sources of Information:

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4408/Top-10-Health-Benefits-of-Eating-Kale.html

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