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When you mention kale, the majority will look up with raised eyebrows and mumble What? Whats that? An old, hardly spoken of and powerful green food. Kale is a leafy green vegetable with a mild earthy flavor. The season for kale is between mid winter and early spring where it can be buy bulk grape seed extract in abundance in most produce sections of the local grocery store. However, one can find kale year round. Thankfully, kale is starting to garner well deserved attention due its nutrient rich phytochemical content which provides unparalleled health promoting benefits.

Kale absolutely rich and abundant in calcium, lutein, iron, and Vitamins A, C, and K. Kale has seven times the beta-carotene of broccoli and ten times more lutein. Kale is rich in Vitamin C not to mention the much needed fiber so lacking in the daily diet of processed food eating Americans. The Icing on the Kale are the natural occurring all important phytochemicals sulforaphane and indoles which research suggests may protect against cancer. Lets not forget the all important antioxidant Vitamin E. Rest assured kale spares nothing in providing one with much needed nutrients and associated health benefits.

The naturally rich sulfur content of kale deserves a bit more discussion. Science has discovered that sulforaphane, helps boost the bodys detoxification enzymes, possibly by altering gene expression. This is turn is purported to help clear carcinogenic substances in a timely manner. Sulforaphane is formed when cruciferous vegetables like kale are chopped or chewed. This somehow triggers the liver to produce enzymes that detoxify cancer causing chemicals, of which we all are exposed on daily basis. A recently new study in the Journal of Nutrition (2004) demonstrates that sulforaphane helps stop breast cancer cell proliferation.

Kale descends from the wild cabbage which originated in Asia and is thought to have been brought to Europe by the Celtics. Kale was an important food item in early European history and a crop staple in ancient Rome. Kale was brought to the USA during the 17th century by English settlers.

A leafy green vegetable starting to gain widespread attention, kale belongs to the Brassica family, a group that also includes cabbage, collard greens and Brussels sprouts. Choose kale with small leaves as they will be tenderer and offer a sweeter taste. Make kale leaves a regular addition to your salads. A sauted side dish of kale, onions, and garlic drizzled in olive oil is second to none. Enjoy your kale. Youll be glad did.

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Nutrition Journal- Your goals will be easier to attain and surpass IF you add this important tool to your program

You will be amazed at how disproportioned our intake of protein,carbohyrdrates and other nutrients are in comparison to what truly promotes body transformation.

The RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) assessment estimates the number of calories required for daily living and how many calories should be eaten each day. This information would be used to create a nutrition plan. In combination with a strength and conditioning program you will be able to maximize your body fat reduction or lean muscle gain efforts.

Important notes- RMR will decrease with the loss of lean muscle and increase with an increase of lean muscle mass. Decreasing caloric intake alone (fad, poor diets etc) will not increase your RMR . Avoid the cycle of regaining body fat by implementing a complete training program.

Recovery and Regeneration- Post workout strategies to optimize the body's natural ability to process excess post oxygen consumption and the specific adaptation on imposed demands- In other words, strategies that are conducive to body fat loss and increase lean muscle mass. After reviewing your daily nutrition journal and calculating your resting metabolic rate you can review the following:

Specific and safe daily caloric recommendation- including how many grams of each nutrient is needed to meet your goals.

When the best time to eat protein, carbohydrates and other nutrients - including how to select nutrient dense foods.

Healthy snacks and information on the benefits of increasing dark leafy vegatables-especially those buy bulk octacosanol powder in iron. Plus a list of negative calorie foods.

How to limit white flour and processed sugar intake and explain the negative effects it has on our body.

Omega 3s- Fish-fish oil pills-- how to meet your good fat daily intake and protein with foods like salmon,tuna and other seafood....note canned salmon has high calcium because of how its processed (includes the bones) this is the only canned fish with the calcium benefits,

Reminder to Read the labels!!! Drink at least one 16oz glass of water with each meal and keep the nutrition journal handy for easy reference.

Also, how to reserve calories for a treat!!!! (low sugar,low/no fat) This is good for the soul. Sample of list of foods that promotes cardiovascular, nervous and digestive system efficiency (liver, intestines, kidneys,heart etc)

Yogurt, Banana, Pear , Peach Grapes, Orange , Berries Watermelon, Raisins, Carrots, Celery, Broccoli, Granola , Salmon, Tuna, Soy , Beans, Mushroom, Garlic, Artichokes, Beets, Honey, Tomato Green or red peppers, 100% Whole wheat, Oatmeal Pure bran muffins, Spinach, Sweet potato , Broth-based vegetable soup Skim and low-fat milk, Soy Milk, Rice Milk

Without a structured balanced nutrition program we can barely be meeting the body's transformation requirement to see any results. Nutrition in combination with a strength and conditioning program is the most effective way to turn your body into a fat burning machine. It is the most productive form of exercise for functional daily life activities and overall health.

There should be no secrets when training with a personal trainer, make sure they give you 110% in all aspects of your training program.

Julio A. Salado, C.P.T
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