Richer in vitamin C than oranges, a better level of calcium than milk: this amazing vegetable is the perfect ally to face winter

Do you know kale? Also called kale, this vegetable is increasingly appreciated by fans, particularly during the winter season. And for good reason, its health benefits and its very interesting nutritional contributions! Indeed, this leafy vegetable from the cruciferous family presents itself as the best ally to face winter thanks to its particularly important contributions of vitamin C and calcium. We give you everything you need to remember about this superfood.

Belonging to the cruciferous family like broccoli or kohlrabi, kale is distinguished from other varieties by its thick, curly leaves which can sometimes have shades of purple. Coming from the Nordic countries, kale is now found across the planet and has even become the flagship and trendy product across the Atlantic. Because behind this craze hides incredible nutritional benefits. We consider this cabbage to be a “nutrition bomb”. With its composition rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements, it manages to take its place on the podium of the best sources of calcium and also vitamin C.

150g of kale is considered to provide almost 40% of an adult’s nutritional reference value. According to our colleagues at Doctissimo, this vegetable is even richer in calcium than a glass of milk: 150 mg of calcium compared to only 125 mg per 100 g of milk. Similarly, kale offers around 90 mg of vitamin C per serving compared to 50 mg per 100 g of orange. The most? Its protein intake. Count around 3 g per 100 g serving!

But how to consume this vegetable on a daily basis? While many fans use kale in their detox salads, it is also possible to cook it in soups, simmer it in a wok with other vegetables or even serve it in chips as an aperitif with a simple drizzle of olive oil and a few spices.

If its slightly bitter flavor is not to everyone’s taste, kale has the ability to adapt to many varied recipes that should please as many people as possible. We therefore advise you to adopt this super-vegetable and integrate it into your daily meals to boost your calcium and vitamin C intake during the winter.