Hail to the Kale!

Hi guys!

I wanted to introduce you today to Kale! Don’t be shy, this will be your BEST vegetable friend and will maximise your natural beauty in such a noticeable way!

Kale belongs to the wild cabbage family of vegetables and it’s increasing in popularity by the day! More & more places are stocking up on this wonder veg and it could be because of the amount of celebs that have jumped on the kale-bandwagon.

I have to tell you that until recently, this vegetable has been SO underrated! It is the Queen of Greens and is actually way more nutritious than Broccoli.

I started taking this as I read that this veg actually fights and treats cancer. Yes! You read right, an actual vegetable that assists with fighting cancer and disease. It even reduces cholesterol, which means it provides cardiovascular support to the body. This in itself shows how powerful a veg can be!

No other vegetable can match its combination of nutrients, minerals and phyto-nutrients.

It is SUPER high in Vitamin A, which is absolutely essential for healthy skin. It is full of antioxidants, which help to slow down the aging process and it’s a great internal cleanser for the skin! It detoxifies your body from within, so that on the outside you have a beautiful, healthy GLOW!

And in case you haven’t guessed by now, I am all about the GLOW!

Kale contains Iron, BOTH Omega 3 and Omega 6 (which is really rare for a veg to hold both vitamins!). It really helps hair growth and improves the quality of your hair-no more breakages!

Vitamin K and calcium are also present within this wonder veg which both contribute to healthy bones and joints. It is like a whole-body detox from within.

I like to take kale the fun and easy way- through fresh smoothies in the mornings! By juicing the kale, it maintains the nutrients which are usually lost through the process of cooking.

If your looking for a delish beautifying recipe, try mixing two cups of curly kale (minus the stems), one and a half cups of your favourite fruits (I like to put frozen organic blueberries in mine as it makes it nice and cold), some coconut oil, and some freshly squeezed orange/grapefruit juice.
You can even add a little honey or agave nectar to sweeten if you like. Put all of these ingredients into a blender and mix until really silky smooth. It’s not fun to leave small bits of unblended kale in the smoothie 🙂
You will be left with icy cold, green yumminess!

It is best taken on a daily basis, on an empty stomach and you can always mix up the recipe to suit your tastes and keep it fresh and exciting! 🙂

Bex’s tips for Buying Kale:

• Always try to go for organic kale where you can as there are less pesticides present
• Smaller leaves often taste nicer
• Always wash properly before use! (wash again even if it says it has been washed…or maybe that’s just me being OCD …haha)
• Kale must be dark green in colour and try to avoid those with holes or discolouration
• Buy refrigerated kale where you can as the heat actually alters the flavour!

Time to be green goddess! Today I made my smoothie with coconut milk, kiwi, pineapple, mango and maca root powder, my CUTE mini blender decided to break just after taking this photo- sad times!

Happy Blending!

Love B x