Kale is an excellent leafy green vegetable to use when making green smoothies. What is a green smoothie and what is kale? A green smoothie is a blended drink that contains approximately 60% fruit and 40% vegetables. A green smoothie combines the sweetness of fruit with nutrient and fiber rich green vegetables resulting in a great tasting, and great for you, blended drink.

Kale is a leafy green cruciferous vegetable that is similar to collards and packed with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Kale provides over 100% of the daily requirements of vitamins K and A and about 90% of vitamin C. Other major nutrients include manganese, calcium and fiber. Importantly, kale also includes phytonutrients. Studies have shown that the phytonutrients in kale cause the liver to produce enzymes and antioxidants that detoxify cancer causing chemicals and cells in the human body. The compounds in cruciferous vegetables, like kale, signal our genes to increase body cleansing enzymes through which our bodies eliminate harmful compounds before they cause cell mutations.

Use kale as a green vegetable in green smoothies. Unlike home made juices, green smoothies contain the whole green vegetable leaf. Thus, the vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber content is maximized. Green smoothies taste great, are great for you and are easy to make with a blender.

Related Blenders Reviews Articles

Green Smoothie Recipes

Use A Blender To Make Healthy Green Smoothies

Published 4/17/2010 12:00:00 AM

Tags: Green Smoothies