Category Archives: Kale (Brassica oleracea)

The Nutritional Content of Brassica Plants

The brassica family of plants are a nutritionally important group of plants that include kale, Brussel sprouts, watercress, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. These plants have been evidence to confer beneficial health effects to humans. The plants contain a range of … Continue reading

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Is Kale a Superfood?

Kale (Brassica oleracea) is a member of the cruciferous vegetables. In this regard it falls into the same nutritional category as other Brassica family vegetables including broccoli, cabbage, watercress, cauliflower and Brussel sprouts. Brassica vegetables have been evidenced to provide … Continue reading

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