kale

This leafy kale salad is a great plant-based source of iron, packed with plenty of antioxidants and added crunch to elevate any dinner dish.

Home cooking with kale and eggs. Kale contains high levels of sulphur compounds essential for liver detoxification of carcinogens. Eggs provide plenty of protein along with vitamin B12 needed for nerve function, and choline required to make acetylcholine, a brain chemical vital for enhancing memory. Eggs are also a source of vitamin D, needed for strong bones and optimal immune function.

There are some terrific superfoods available, such as açaí, lucuma and spirulina. But don’t forget some of our standard vegetables are equally amazing superfoods. Cabbage is rich in vitamin K, vitamin C and powerful antioxidants. Kale is a great source of vitamin A, vitamin K, potassium and copper.

The humble, versatile, nutrient-dense kale has been touted as a superfood — with good reason.