Kale is a cheap vegetable that can be easily found all over the country. In addition to being easily found and very tasty, it has many benefits for the body when consumed. The plant acts as an anti-inflammatory and healing agent, in addition to being rich in iron, helping to fight anemia and helping to fix calcium in the bones. With detoxifying action, cabbage has substances that stimulate the body to eliminate substances that are harmful to the body, including those that are carcinogenic. In addition, it strengthens the immune system and favors the absorption of other nutrients.
Rich in magnesium, calcium and iron, its consumption also helps to rid the body of fat accumulation, regulate the action of hormones, control blood pressure and control muscle movements. Magnesium and chlorophyll, present in the plant, together, also act as a renewer of the body’s cells, that is, a rejuvenator, fighting premature aging. Among its benefits we also find the fight against cellulite, mood improvement, detoxification, among others.
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flu treatment
Many people have been using kale in green juices and detox juices due to the popularization of this information. What many don’t know, however, is that kale helps in the treatment of flu, as it is rich in vitamin C, in addition to strengthening the immune system, as mentioned above. Its action as an antioxidant, the flu symptoms such as cough, fever, malaise and headaches are also reduced. It is essential, however, that the patient drink plenty of water during the treatment and remain at rest.
cabbage tea
For the treatment of the flu mentioned above, a tea should be made with the leaves. To prepare, chop the cabbage leaves and place in a container. Set aside and, in another container, heat water until it boils. When this happens, pour the water over the leaves and cover, leaving it to rest for 20 minutes. After this period, strain and consume.
In the case of flu treatment, it is recommended to consume several times a day.
Cabbage juice with orange and ginger
The juice will combine the benefits of kale and orange in fighting the flu, in addition to acting as a thermogenic due to the presence of ginger. This also acts as an antifebrile agent. Check out the recipe:
You will need:
- 3 well-washed cabbage leaves with chopped stalks;
- 2 peeled oranges;
- 1 piece of approximately 1 cm of ginger without the skin;
- 1 liter of water.
Sweetener to taste.
How to prepare?
Cut oranges into medium pieces and remove seeds. Place in a blender and then add the other ingredients. Beat until it forms a homogeneous mixture. Then strain and sweeten, serving with ice afterwards.
