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Kale and Pomegranate salad recipe

The kale and pomegranate salad recipe from Sweet TnT Magazine provides a simple, highly nutritious dietary solution that leverages the functional properties of raw, massaged cruciferous greens and antioxidant-dense fruit arils.

This specific culinary preparation combines raw kale leaves with fresh pomegranate, lime juice, diced tomatoes, olive oil, and a minimal quantity of sodium chloride. The structured formulation serves eight distinct portions, requiring approximately 10 minutes of preparation time to yield a dish containing 108 calories per serving.

The accompanying analysis highlights the biological mechanisms through which the structural fibre, iron content, and essential micronutrients within these ingredients support physiological homeostasis, digestive transit, and hepatic detoxification.

Key Takeaways

Massaged raw kale coupled with acidic lime juice structurally optimises cellular texture and minimises gastrointestinal transit time.
The combined formulation yields a dense concentration of dietary iron alongside essential fat-soluble vitamins A and K.
Plant-based lipophilic components within olive oil assist the systemic absorption of active fat-soluble micronutrients during consumption.
The distinct combination of antioxidant carotenoids and flavonoids delivers cellular defense mechanisms against systemic inflammatory stress.
Quantifiable nutritional metrics confirm a low-caloric density profile of 108 calories alongside structural carbohydrates and lipids.

Kale and pomegranate are two foods that have been dubbed “super foods”. This is because of the fact that they are so healthy. Here is a simple, healthy, tasty recipe that combines the flavors and benefits of both.

Estimated preparation time: 10 minutes

Serving: 8

Ingredients

4 large leaves kale

1 small pomegranate

1 lime

1 large tomato

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Trim kale by cutting leaves away from the tough stems; wash leaves and slice finely kale leaves.

Dice tomatoes, remove arils from pomegranate and extract juice from lime.

Add kale, lime juice and salt to a large bowl.

Toss the kale with the until it softens.

Add tomato, pomegranate and oil to kale, toss the salad to mix, then leave to rest for 10 minutes.

Serve Kale and Pomegranate with toast or as a side dish with lunch.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING

KILOJOULES 458

CALORIES 108

CARBS 11.6 g

SUGAR 5.6 g

TOTAL FAT 7.2 g

Health benefits of Kale

In recent times kale has become a very popular food, and if you are familiar with the health benefits of consuming it you may understand why. Here is a brief list of the benefits to your diet. Kale is:

Low in calories, high in fiber and has zero fat. 1 cup has only 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of fat. It is great for aiding in digestion and elimination with its great fiber content. It is one of the easiest ways to help with constipation. It contains nutrients like, antioxidants, vitamins A, C and K, folate and magnesium. Just adding it to your meals would help keep you fuller longer and maybe keep that New Year resolution.
High in iron, it has more iron than beef. Iron is essential for the formation of haemoglobin and enzymes. Which is needed for cell growth and proper liver function.
High in Vitamin K which has been known to protect against various cancers. Vitamin K is also

necessary for a wide variety of bodily functions including normal bone health and blood clotting. Also increased levels of vitamin K has been known to help some people suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Filled with antioxidants, such as carotenoids and flavonoids help protect against various cancers.
A great anti-inflammatory. 1 cup of kale is filled with 10% of the recommended daily allowance of omega-3 fatty acids, which help, fight against arthritis, asthma and other autoimmune disorders.
Great for cardiovascular support, eating it can help lower cholesterol levels.
High in Vitamin A, which is great for your vision, skin and preventing lung and oral cavity cancers.
High in Vitamin C, which is very helpful for your immune system, your metabolism and hydration.
High in calcium, pound per pound it has more calcium than milk, which aids in preventing bone loss, preventing osteoporosis and maintaining a healthy metabolism.
A great as a detox food, filled with fiber and sulfur, both great for detoxifying your body and keeping the liver healthy.

January 2017 www.sweettntmagazine.com