Kale

Leaf cabbage of the ‘Brassica oleracea’ family, Kale comes closest to wild cabbage. This curly leaf green vegetable originated from Asia Minor cultivated as early as 2000 B.C. Kale is so nutritious that soldiers were encouraged to eat kale to counter vitamin & mineral deficiencies caused by food rationing. Especially raw Kale reduces oxidative stress and chronic inflammation therefore it may have cancer preventing benefits. It supports digestive health and is known to reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis.