Benefits

Kale

Kale is enjoying renewed popularity among health food enthusiasts, and people have begun incorporating kale into their diets and many ways. The leafy vegetable is lauded as a superfood, and it is rich in antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and K – in fact, it has over double the vitamin C of an orange. Essential minerals found in kale include calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and copper.

The high micronutrient content leads to several benefits. Juicing kale regularly may have cardiovascular benefits, including protecting against high blood pressure and reducing cholesterol.

The lutein and zeaxanthin in kale help protect the eyes from ultraviolet light, so drinking kale juice may reduce one’s chances of common vision problems like cataracts and macular degeneration. Vitamin K and calcium combine to strengthen bones and can help to stave off the loss of bone density that occurs as people age. Kale is also low and calories and makes a nutritious addition to many juice blends.