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Tom and Katie, Bieber and Britney. Splashed across magazine covers and primetime TV, we get the latest on celebrity weddings (and divorces), weight gain (and loss), and fashion do’s (and don’ts). But we think superfoods deserve the spotlight over celeb gossip. Join us in Celebrity Superfoods for news worth chewing on.
No more waiting tables.
Former garnish and sidekick, and praised only for her beauty, Kale is now famous in the world of nutrition.
From the Brassica family of vegetables, Kale is a leafy green that occasionally dresses up with a touch of purple.
Her deep green complexion reflects her wealth of chlorophyll, providing us with abundant energy. Chlorophyll increases the number of red blood cells in our body to help deliver oxygen to cells. More oxygen leads to greater nutrient absorption. And greater nutrient absorption means more energy to bike to work and leave the car at home.
The bitter flavour of kale helps ignite our digestive system, firing up the digestive juices to help us break down and absorb the delicious foods we eat. Kale is packed with nutrients - vitamin C to top up our immune system, B vitamins to nourish our adrenals, calcium to strengthen our bones, sulphur to help our body detoxify, and antioxidants to prevent oxidative stress.
So, now that you’re convinced kale deserves the spotlight - and no longer serve as a garnish – cast her in your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Chop and toss in your mixed greens salad (massage her leaves with your favourite oil before chopping). Lightly steam and add to a grain bowl, soup, stew, curry, or pasta dish. Or blend with some other celebrity super foods in a smoothie.
She’s a triple threat.
Kale Spa Smoothie
Toss all ingredients into a blender and then enjoy!
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Surrounded by the ocean and mountains of Vancouver, Katherine Feeney is a devoted Holistic Nutritionist teaching others the joy of a healthy lifestyle. Outside of being a nutrition nerd, you'll find her cycling around the city, absorbing energy in the mountains, striking a yoga pose or enjoying a potluck with friends. She loves bouquets of kale, yerba mate, and picnics.
