Don’t get us wrong, we love Kale, but only Organic Kale

Kale is one of the worst soft skinned foods that is ladened with pesticides. In fact it is high on the list in the “Dirty Dozen”. The Dirty Dozen is a list of the most alarming fruits and vegetables which contain 47 to 67 pesticides per serving. These foods are the most susceptible because they have soft skin that tends to absorb more pesticides.

So now we have showed you the dirty side of Kale, let us show you just how amazing this superfood really is. Organic that is.

A nutritional powerhouse.

Here are 5 of the top reason’s why it should be included in everyones’s diet:

1. Strengthen Your Immune System

Kale’s impressive concentration of nutrients strengthens the immune system and fights viruses and bacteria. Kale has more iron than beef, making it a great source of this valuable mineral for vegans and vegetarians. It helps more oxygen get to your blood and greatly helps those who are anemic.

2. Healthier Hair, Skin & Nails

The healthy balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids keep your body strong, healthy and beautiful from the inside out. Kale’s concentration of major nutrients gives your skin’s health and appearance a boost.

3. See Clearly and Stand Strong

Kale’s Vitamin A content helps keep the eyes from optical disorders that come with age. It also helps store vitamins in the retina. The calcium and vitamin K keep your bones strong.

4. Anti-inflammatory

The omega-3 fatty acids in kale help fight and alleviate arthritis, autoimmune disorders and asthma. The vitamin C content helps relieve stiff joints.

5. Fighting Disease

Kale, like other dark green veggies, may be helpful in preventing various cancers such as colon, prostate and ovarian. Its abundant vitamin K content is important for bone health, forestalling the effects of osteoporosis. And the folic acid and B6 provide cardiovascular support and prevent heart disease.