- Like broccoli, cauliflower and collards, Kale is a descendant of the wild cabbage. Kale was a significant crop during ancient Roman times and brought to the United States by English settlers in the 17th century.
- Kale is the Super Star of vegetables – 1 cup of Kale has only 33 calories but 684% of the recommended daily requirement of vitamin K, 134% of vitamin C, and 206% of vitamin A plus iron, folate, omega-3s, magnesium, fiber and 2 grams of protein.
- There are over 50 different varieties of Kale.
- 1 serving of Kale has more absorbable calcium than a small carton of milk.
- Kale is easy to grow and inexpensive to buy – A big bunch of organic Kale is about $2.00.