Throughout history, it has been known as a medicinal plant with multiple health benefits, but it is also little known outside its origin country, considered a bad weed in some places.
The following are some of kales benefits:
Kale is a natural source of vitamins A, C and antioxidants which protect against diseases and aging.
It prevents intestinal inflammation due to its high fiber content.
It is a natural source of Omega 3 and 6. They help to prevent heart diseases and improve cardiovascular health.
It contains Calcium, Iron and Minerals. Together with vitamins they help prevent diabetes and obesity.
They are commonly eaten cooked or boiled but can also be eaten fresh.
STEAMED KALE RECIPE
This recipe is easy to cook and delicious, as well as inexpensive. To prepare it, you will need the following ingredients:
1 kilogram or 35.2 Oz. of kale
1 white onion
1 garlic
1 jalapeño
Cooking oil
Salt
INSTRUCTIONS
First clean the kale very well and cut off the thicker stalks.
Chop the onion in a brunoise cut.
Chop the garlic finely.
Cut the jalapeño into slices.
Once you have all the ingredients ready, boil the oil in a pan and add first the onion and garlic together and cook them for 5 minutes.Then add jalapeño slices with the kale and cook them for another 5 minutes. For the last, add salt and you are ready to enjoy it.