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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Krazy for Kale
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Kale is leafy green vegetable with unsurpassed health benefits.
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KALE Kale is in the same group of vegetables as cabbage, collards, and Brussels sprouts. It is easy to grow, and grows in colder climates where a light frost will bring out sweetness in the leaves.
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KALE Ancient Greeks were known to eat kale as far back as the 4th Century B.C. Kale was brought to Europe around 600 B.C. by groups of Celtic wanders. It was an important food during the Middle Ages. English settlers brought Kale to America in the 17th Century.
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KALE During World War II, the cultivation of kale was encouraged in England by the Dig for Victory campaign. Kale was easy to grow and provided important nutrients to supplement those missing from a normal diet because of rationing.
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KALE - Nutrients One serving of Kale has only 49 calories. It is extremely rich in the following vitamins: Vitamin K – helps blood to clot, builds strong bones, prevents heart disease Vitamin A – needed for growth and development, vision, and immune function
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KALE - Nutrients Vitamin C – helps the body repair tissues, protect against heart disease, aids in the absorption of other nutrients, and strengthens immune system Manganese – necessary for normal brain and nerve function, helps improve metabolism and absorption of calcium Copper – helps the body make red blood cells to improve immune system
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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Krazy about Kale
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