KALE  Should the oxalates in kale bother you, a quick dip of the leaves in boiling water for a few seconds, fishing out the leaves, tossing the water, leaves the problem oxalates behind in the water. Kale is a source of indole-3-carbinol, a chemical which boosts DNA repair in cells, appears to block the growth of cancer cells. Kale has been found to lower cholesterol, decrease absorption of dietary fat. The juice is very protective against renal disease, renal damage in high-salt-fed individuals, lowers blood pressure, lowers proteinuria. Kale plays a therapeutic role in target organ damage in progression of hypertension.

↑ Calcium
↑ Protects Kidneys
↓ Cholesterol
↓ Fat eaten at a meal
↓ Cancer risk