Why on earth would you ever eat fucking kale?!?!, you ask incredulously.
Good question!
Kale = 🤮
After all, it’s part of the cruciferous family that includes broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, all of which are 🤮
But here’s the thing…
Iron is a mineral that helps the body circulate oxygen, which is used by the muscles to contract and perform work during exercise. Basically, iron helps produce energy. So if you don’t want to tire quickly as you work out, then you need lots of iron in your system. That’s where kale enters the picture, as it’s a good source of plant-based iron. In fact, kale provides more iron per calorie than beef, which makes it a good option for people who want the nutrient to boost their endurance but are following a low-calorie diet or are wacko nutjobs that have a problem with eating cute but delicious animals.
To reap the full benefit of whatever activity you’re doing for health or fitness, you need iron to power you through your workout. But to absorb the nutrient so you can actually make use of it, you also need vitamin C. That’s not all the compound does, though. Additionally, it plays a role in metabolizing protein, plus it aids recovery by helping the muscles repair themselves. Given all that, vitamin C sounds important, right? Well, with a mere 100g serving of kale, you can get over 100% of the daily value.
On top of those two vitamins and minerals, there’s also the protein content that makes kale one of the best plant sources for that nutrient that’s critical to muscle building. Not to be forgotten too is the fiber count that helps with weight management by increasing the feeling of fullness so you eat less.
Ooooooh, with all those benefits, look who’s suddenly sold enough to get over the awful taste of kale!
Kale Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, chopped (67g)
• Calories: 33
• Total Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 29mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 7g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
• Sugar: 0g
• Protein: 2g
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