Comments on: Kale Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts and How to Prepare

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:26:00 +0000

In reply to Kelli.

Check out this article: https://draxe.com/nutrition/cruciferous-vegetables-cancer-thyroid/

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 16:17:45 +0000

In reply to Rosy.

Check out my recipe section on the site, I have many of my smoothie recipes there! https://draxe.com/recipe-category/beverages/

By: Rosy

Rosy — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 12:51:59 +0000

Can you share your kale smoothie?
Thank you

By: Emanuela

Emanuela — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:53:37 +0000

Kale is so easy to grow at home and you know it is pesticide free. No matter where you live you can always grow Kale. I buy a few punnets every three weeks and I have more than I need. My chickens love the kale and all the greens from the garden. I grow grapes, raspberries, blueberries, blackberrys, figs, avocado, mango, red and white mulberries, tomatoes peppers, artichokes, parsley lots of different herbs and much, much more. To hell with the supermarkets and all the addatives and sodium they are killing us with. I say grow your own vegetables and fruits it worth it. My health was poor for over two years I was in agony until I changed my diet and started researching the meds my doctor had me on for years. I fired the dickhead and now I look after my own health. I do love youtube Dr. Axe is very informative as are a few other doctors on you tube. Take care people grow your own food.

By: Kelli

Kelli — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 00:31:20 +0000

I just have a concern about vegetables/greens and such from the Brassicae family and goitrogens. I have read numerous places how they are not good for the thyroid and people who have a history of thyroid problems. I have also read that over time goitrogens can cause irreversible damage. I know that cooking these foods can reduce the goitrogens by quite a bit. I am 46 years old and do not have a thyroid condition or take any type of medications for any other condition but there is a family history of hypothyroidism which is a concern. I have refrained from buying produce that comes from the Brassicae family for these reasons but……. I love kale. If you could help shed some light on this from a professional standpoint I would greatly appreciate it.

By: Paula Reynolds

Paula Reynolds — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:23:18 +0000

I **ADORE** kale! (and I adore you, as well, Dr. Axe!) My favorite way to get a mega hit in an incredibly delicious way is a fresh kale salad:

– I bunch organic kale, washed, “filleted” into bite size strips
– juice of one lemon
* sprinkle juice over chopped kale to soften while you prep the remaining ingredients
– red bell pepper, chopped
– seeded cucumber, chopped
– red onion to taste, finely chopped or thin slivers
– freshly shredded carrots
– small amount dried cranberries, chopped
– roasted sunflower seeds
(all amounts are dependent on size of salad plus personal preference— but this salad does hold well into the next day & makes great leftovers!)

Dress with a combination of good quality, cold-pressed virgin olive oil mixed with a small amount of red wine vinegar and honey. I do this by “feel”, but quantities might equal something like 1/4 to 1/3 C olive oil, tbsp of vinegar, and teaspoon or two of honey. Of course, adjust to suit the amount of salad you make and/or personal taste. It’s really hard to mess up this combination!

Top off with sea salt & dig in! This is one of our favorite sides, and everyone I’ve ever made it for insists on the recipe.

ALL HAIL THE KALE! ;-)

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:58:12 +0000

In reply to Brigitte nelson.

I could be numerous factors: stress, environment, past health history, current diet, leaky gut, etc. Check this out: https://draxe.com/health/natural-ways-to-lower-blood-pressure/

By: Brigitte nelson

Brigitte nelson — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:57:12 +0000

My blood pressure is creeping up again. It is 145/90. My cardiologist wants to put me on drugs, but I would like to address it with diet and supplements. I juice kale and carrots every morning, eat vegan, mostly, and supplement with iodine, B complex, vit D3, and ganoderma lucidum. Why am I experiencing hoghh BP?

By: Diane DelGrosso

Diane DelGrosso — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:18:12 +0000

Have kale in my smoothie for lunch every day. Organic kale has been on sale at our Kroger store in Nasville for 99 cents for a month now. I buy several at a time, wash, clean, and vacuum seal for freezer! Hoping it lasts through the winter!!

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:20:26 +0000

In reply to Amina. Yes, thanks for catching that!

By: Amina

Amina — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:11:04 +0000

Did you mean Crohn’s; else what is Crown’s? I’ve never heard of this.

By: chanelle

chanelle — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 22:21:32 +0000

Kale is delicious! Pinned the info graphic, lots of good information.