I’m so excited to share this quick and tasty kale recipe!

With all the activities of late, it is even more imperative to keep good nutrition. This recipe is easy to make and refreshing! (Especially when you are doing a lot of biking or other exercise.)

This kale recipe reminds us of God’s provision in Genesis 1:29, where He declares, 'I have given you every herb bearing seed... to you it shall be for meat,' highlighting the nourishment found in His creation.

Ok, so yes, it has kale. Now, hear me out. Kale is absolutely nutritious and CAN be great-tasting, if you know how to prepare this dark, leafy-green powerhouse of a cruciferous vegetable.

Cruciferous vegetables health benefits are amazing. It’s not just a fad, even though it’s getting all the buzz from nutritionists and health practitioners.

Cruciferous vegetables:

• Protect cells from free radical and DNA damage
• Have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral effects
• Help inactivate and prevent carcinogens from wreaking havoc to the body
• Cruciferous vegetables inhibit the formation of tumor blood vessels or angiogenesis
• Reduces cancer risk while enhancing your body’s nutrition

So what does cruciferous vegetables mean?

Cruciferous vegetables or “cruciferae” in Latin are plants that are a member of the Brassicaceae family. These plants have flowers shaped like a cross, hence the name “cruciferous”.

These vegetables grow in Asia, Europe, and in the Mediterranean, mainly in temperate regions. You can even grow these in your own garden.

Sounds like the perfect weight-loss food, doesn’t it?

You bet. In fact, cruciferous foods are noted for their energy-giving benefits without adding extra pounds to your body because of their low calories. Most importantly, they are high in fiber, making them perfect for people with diabetes or those who are battling with high blood sugar levels.

These are excellent vegetables to make room for on your plate diet to reap enormous health benefits:

1. Brussels Sprouts
2. Broccoli
3. Cabbage, Bok Choy
4. Cauliflower
5. Arugula
6. Kale
7. Mustard Greens, Mizuna
8. Turnip
10. Rutabaga
11. Watercress
12. Collard Greens
14. Kohlrabi
15. Maca

We need to get at least 3 servings a week of these vegetables into our diet.

Remember, I mentioned kale being packed with vitamins? It is loaded with vitamin K, C, and A, just a mention a few of the highest ones. (One cup offers 100% of your daily value for several key vitamins.) These are also rich in fiber, yet low in calories. 

Get started adding more cruciferous veggies to your diet with the below recipe!