Diet Blog #2: (1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1
Corinthians 6:19-20)
What do you know about KALE????
Kale a very great source of FIBER and excellent ANTIOXIDANT!!!!
FIBER [ˈfaɪbə] - The parts of grains, fruits, and vegetables that contain cellulose and are not digested by the body. Fiber helps the intestines absorb water, which increases the bulk of stool and causes it to move more quickly through the colon.
ANTIOXIDANT [æntɪˈɒksɪdənt]
- A chemical compound or substance, which inhibits oxidation. Certain vitamins, such as vitamin E, are
antioxidants and may protect body cells from damage caused by the oxidative
effects of free radicals.
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Kale has never been a very
big part of my diet. Honestly, until I
think six months ago, I never knew that kale existed! But I’m so glad that the Lord has introduced this
super vegetable to me, and I will try to make this vegetable as regular as
water is in my diet.
Kale or borecole is
a part of the Brassica family along with vegetables like Brussels sprouts,
cabbage, broccoli, and collards. If you
know anything about nutrition, you know that leafy greens have a plethora of
health benefits. Here are some vitamins
and minerals that just one cup of chopped Kale can deliver into your body:
·
Iron -
Kale contains more iron that beef. Iron
is essential for the transporting of oxygen to various parts of the body. Iron also assists in great liver function,
the formation of hemoglobin and enzymes.
Iron also stimulates productive cell growth.
·
Vitamin K
– Since Vitamin K is unequivocally involved in photosynthesis, it is most
prevalent in leafy greens like Kale. Vitamin K is known to be a great protector
against blood clotting, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. Vitamin K is also essential in bone health,
and also a mighty fighter against cardiovascular disease.
·
Vitamin A (Retinoid) – Vitamin A is great for your eyes, skin, teeth,
and lungs. Vitamin A also slows down
tumor growth and fights the development of cancerous cells and combats the
diseases that are produced by viruses. EXTRA FACT: People that suffer from strokes, and have a
high amount of Vitamin A in their system are less likely to suffer from
disabilities.
·
Vitamin C – This very famous vitamin is helpful to your immune system,
speeds up your metabolism, and is essential to your hydration. This is also another vitamin that is known to
combat cancer. Because of its
antioxidant abilities, it is able to be a shield for your cells from
mutation. Vitamin C can also help
regulate blood levels.
·
Phosphorus – Phosphorus is essential in the successful development of
bones and teeth. Phosphorus is helpful
in brain functions, sexual health and reproduction, maintaining the kidneys,
and healthy digestion. Phosphorus is also an aid in balancing the
hormones.
·
Copper – Copper
is good for the proper development of pigmentation of the eyes and hair. Copper is a great brain stimulant,
anti-inflammatory, and protects the nervous systems, bones, and cardiovascular systems. Copper helps fight arthritis, and essential
in developing melanin, connective tissues, and collagen.
"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;" Psalms 103:3-4
·
Here is a chart of the different vitamins and
minerals that Kale can provide for you in just a one cup serving:
This Nutritional Chart is obtained from whfoods.com
Kale is a great vegetable to have in our diet, considering some of the facts provided. Any vegetable is really good for your health (unless you are allergic, of course). What does the Bible say about vegetables? Well, in Genesis 1:29, God says, “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat." The Lord also wants us to use these special gifts from the earth to take care of our bodies. 1 Corinthians 10:31 " Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." This particular scripture means that we should eat and drink things that are good for us. (Refer to Leviticus 11). Most people misinterpret this scripture and think that this particular scripture is only commanding us to say grace over the food, and that's it. Even though praying over your food is a requirement, this scripture especially means that we should only eat the foods that are allowed in God's dietary law (Leviticus 11). The foods that are forbidden in the dietary law does not give glory to God because they have very bad affects on our health and are, well UNCLEAN. They eat unclean things. So, if we are eating and drinking things that can deteriorate your health, how is that glorifying God????
But why does God require us to eat and drink things to the glory of God? Well, we can answer this question in 1 Corinthians 3:16 " Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?" and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." TODAH!
Let's try to better or diets! God Bless!
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