National Kale Day
About National Kale Day
When is National Kale Day? This holiday is observed on the first Wednesday in October
National Kale Day is today. Aren’t you glad that this exciting holiday has come along? Kale greens are the latest Superfood. It earned this title because it contains a variety of essential minerals and vitamins. As a result, the list of health benefits of eating Kale is a long one.
This special holiday exists to recognize and appreciate the health benefits.
Celebrating this special day is simple…. eat some Kale today. But, don’t eat it just today. Rather, make eating these greens a regular and important part of your diet.
Get healthy and stay healthy by eating lots of Kale!
Did You Know? There is a variety grown as an ornamental flower. It’s aptly called “Flowering Kale”. And it’s edible, too.
There are a lot of food-eating contests at fairs and festivals. There’s pie eating, hot dog eating, and endless other contests to see who can eat the most in a given amount of time. So, it only stands to reason that there are Kale Eating Contests, too.
The Nutritional Benefits of this Superfood
Kale is currently the rage! It’s the latest “superfood”. The nutritional and health benefits of Kale are tops in the vegetable world. It is simply the healthiest vegetable on the planet.
Kale helps fight cancer, as it is high in antioxidants (carotenoids and flavonoids). It is low in cholesterol, helping you to fight heart disease. And, it is also good for eye health. The only negative thing we have read is that it can interfere with calcium absorption.
One cup of kale has:
Just 34 calories
7 g. carbs
3 grams protein
4 g. fats, low in saturated fats
29mg sodium
high in fiber
134% of the daily requirement of Vitamin C
684% of the daily requirement of Vitamin K
684% of the daily requirement of Vitamin B
loaded with flavonoids
How to Celebrate National Kale Day
Eat Kale greens. It is good for you. So, hold your nose and eat a healthy portion.
Today's Quote
“If you stir coconut oil into your kale, it makes it easier to scoop into the trash.” – – Author Unknown
Bonus Chuckle: “Anything you have to acquire a taste for, is not meant for human consumption.” – – Eddie Murphy
History and Origin of National Kale Day
National Kale Day was created in 2012, and the world is healthier for it. The National Kale Day Organization created this day. Their goal is to get us all to consume more kale greens.
This relatively new, yet important special day, has the word “National” in the title. However, there has yet to be a congressional or presidential proclamation making this day a true national day.
Definition of “National” Days – Find out why it is so important to distinguish and identify true national days.
More About Today
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Recipes for Today: Kale -Health Benefits and Nutritional Value and Kale with Sour Cream and Chives Recipe
Also See: Pumpkin Recipes Galore and Holiday Recipes and Halloween Recipes
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Did You Know? Moreover, in addition to National Kale Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. Many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. October holidays are no exception. Consequently., at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.