Kale is my #1 vegetable and after my learning lesson I will never be without it ever again! My daily consumption (only raw) is anywhere from as little as 1 cup up to 1/2 a bunch (not sure how many cups this equals to). About a month ago I inadvertently did a kale experiment. I stopped consuming kale completely for 2 weeks. Within days I was feeling fatigued an no longer had the energy I use to. I was in denial that my lack of energy was due to kale but I kept going without it. At the end of 2 weeks I couldn't take it anymore and started eating kale again. Within days I was once again energized and was feeling back to myself again. It was amazing!
Not only does kale help with my energy, it surprisingly helps with my emotional and mental disposition. I find that I am able to handle stress better, it alleviates depression and has greatly helped my monthly pms. I would have never imagined that consuming kale daily could effect me in such a positive way in so many areas, but it does!
I wanted to share my experience with everyone that my be curious about kale. If kale does for others what it does for me, let me tell you, it will be a godsend!
My favorite kale salad is really simple.
Ingredients
1/2 bunch kale
1/2 - 1 avocado (amount is personal preference)
1/2 lemon (juice only)
1 garlic (minced)
1 - 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (as wet as you want it)
pinch of salt
Directions
Rip kale into tiny pieces (I use my hands, never a knife). Add the remaining ingredients and massage with your hand to mix thoroughly. And that's it ... Enjoy
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