BRIMMING WITH MANY VITAMINS AND MINERALS , KALE ALSO OFFERS A GOOD SOURCE OF PROTEIN AND FIBER . HERE ’ S THE LOWDOWN .

Kale is a leafy green veggie belonging to the Brassica family , a grouping of veggies including Brussels sprouts , cabbage and collards which are getting a lot of attention for their sulfurcontaining phytonutrients that provide many health benefits .

You also have choices with your kale , since there are several varieties , including curly kale , ornamental kale , and Lacinato or Tuscan kale . All differ in taste , texture and appearance , so you can mix them up .

And while you can get kale any time of the year , you ’ re in for a kale treat from the middle of winter through early spring — now — because that ’ s when fresh kale is generally in-season and not only more widely available , but also has a sweeter taste due to the frosty temps where it ’ s grown .

Now for more about kale ’ s nutrients .

Kale is a nutritional powerhouse because not only is it low in calories , but it ’ s also a good source of dietary fiber , protein , thiamin , riboflavin , folate , iron , magnesium and phosphorus . Additionally , it is a very good source of vitamin A , vitamin C , vitamin K , vitamin B6 , calcium , potassium and manganese .