This one ingredient will unlock kale's superpowers
A new study shows that how you consume this leafy green is the key to helping your body absorb its nutrients.
You may have heard that kale is loaded with nutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, fiber, and vitamins A, C, and K. It’s also a rich source of carotenoids—plant-based compounds that act as antioxidants in the body—which are essential for eye and skin health and immune function, notes Wendy Bazilian, a nutrition and wellness expert in San Diego.
But reaping the benefits of kale is not as simple as just eating it plain. Preparation plays a large part in how the leafy green is digested and how its nutrients are absorbed.
The nutrients in kale are better absorbed in the body when the kale is prepared with a healthy fat like olive oil.
But reaping the benefits of kale is not as simple as just eating it plain. Preparation plays a large part in how the leafy green is digested and how its nutrients are absorbed.
The nutrients in kale are better absorbed in the body when the kale is prepared with a healthy fat like olive oil.