Kale Booster
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NEWS: This superfood, Kale Booster, is now available in the SANEStore as a convenient whole-food powder so you can more easily enjoy it in smoothies and recipes.
Kale is a dark green, leafy vegetable that is part of the cabbage family. In addition to dark green, kale is also available in a variety of other colors such as purple, white, and even pink.
Like other dark green leafy vegetables, kale is high in calcium, iron, beta carotene, and vitamin C. Kale is part of the cruciferous group of vegetables (along with cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and others), which have been studied for their cancer fighting properties. Kale is also a good source of dietary fiber and an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), vitamin K, and manganese. It is a very good source of copper, tryptophan, vitamin B6, and potassium; and a good source of magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin B2, protein, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorous, and vitamin B3. Also worth noting in kale’s nutritional profile is its vitamin K content. Kale contains nearly twice the amount of vitamin K as most of its fellow cruciferous vegetables.
Kale’s special mix of glucosinolates has been the hottest area of research on this cruciferous vegetable. Kale is an especially rich source of glucosinolates, and once kale is eaten and digested, these glucosinolates can be converted by the body into cancer combating compounds.
Why Try Kale Booster?
- Supporting healthy cholesterol levels
- Source of powerful Antioxidant
- Improving digestion & stomach health
- Supporting the body’s detoxification system
- Combating internal inflammation
- Supporting healthy cardiovascular system
- Containing 45 different flavonoids
Kale powder benefits
- Most Nutrient-Dense Foods
- Loaded With Powerful Antioxidants
- Excellent Source of Vitamin C
- Lower Cholesterol
- Blood Pressure
- Reduces Inflammation, Boosts Immunity and Detoxifies the Body
What Are the Health Benefits of Kales Powder?
The health benefits of kale powder are many. There has been an explosion in interest in this amazing vegetable over the last few years, but most people still don’t know that it can be used as a powerful supplement to improve your health.
This article will help you understand why kale is considered among the most nutritious foods on earth, and how it can positively impact everything from your digestion to your energy levels if consumed regularly in powdered form. Keep reading to find out more about what are the health benefits of kale powder.
Kale powder and nutrient density:
Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on earth. The nutrients in kale powder are so highly concentrated that you can actually pack up to six servings of vegetables into just one teaspoon!
The phytonutrients contained within close to 4g of kale powder include superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione, and vitamins A, C, E and K. Other powerful antioxidants found in kale powder include carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants work together to combat damaging free radicals that can harm cells throughout your body.
Kale Powder and blood pressure:
A study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that consuming 3 grams of kale powder daily for 12 weeks led to significant reductions in blood pressure in 10 adults with prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension.
Kale is also rich in potassium, which helps regulate fluid balance and plays a vital role in controlling your body’s blood pressure levels.
Kale Powder and cholesterol:
Studies show that eating dietary fiber-rich foods like kale powder can help reduce LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol levels while boosting HDL (‘good’) cholesterol.
When you consume kale powder regularly, the fiber from the food works to lower ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol as it slows down digestion. The soluble fiber forms a gel-like substance that traps bile acids produced by your body from cholesterol. This makes it more difficult for your liver to absorb LDL cholesterol and instead encourages your body to excrete them via bowel movements. In this way, the fiber contained in kale powder acts like a broom that sweeps out LDL cholesterol before it has a chance to do damage.
Kale Powder and blood sugar:
People with diabetes can benefit greatly by adding kale powder into their diet.
A study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research found that consuming 300mg of kale leaf extract reduced blood sugar levels when tested against type 2 diabetics over a 21-day period.
This is due to the fact that kale contains compounds called isothiocyanates (ITCs) such as sulphoraphane and indole-3-carbonyl (I3C) which help to restore balance in your body’s cells and tissues, thus normalizing blood sugar levels.
Kale powder health benefits for immune function:
Studies show that the antioxidants found in kale powder can significantly boost immunity by protecting white blood cells from free radicals that can damage their ability to fight infection effectively. They also encourage the production of cytokines which are small proteins involved in cell signaling. Once produced, they send out signals to activate the body’s immune system, promoting healing at sites of injury or illness.
Kale powder vs spinach powder:
Kale has more calcium, vitamin K, and twice the amount of vitamin C as spinach. Spinach, on the other hand, contains greater amounts of iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, folate, and vitamins A and E.
Kale contains significantly more vitamin C than spinach because it has a high water content, which makes it easier to digest. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps prevent damage to tissues and cells by free radicals in the environment.
It also acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that can help reduce pain associated with conditions like osteoarthritis.
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