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Is Kale Really Bad For You?
by Kimberly Snyder
I’ve noticed a few opinion pieces (like this one in The New York Times) floating around out there suggesting that kale may not be as good for you as previously thought. In fact, they say, it could actually be unhealthy for you and cause problems for your thyroid. I can completely understand why there’s concern, but rest assured that there’s no need to panic and swear off kale or any other leafy greens.
Everyone Is Different
I’ve eaten kale for almost a decade now with no adverse effects. My thyroid is healthy, my skin is glowing, my hair is healthier than ever, and I feel amazing. Just because I’ve had no issues doesn’t mean that the anecdotes about how kale has had negative effects on peoples’ thyroids are not true or meaningful, but they’re just that—anecdotes. Plenty of people have been eating kale for years, just like I have, without any trouble at all. In fact, their health has improved because of it (it hasn’t been called a superfood in the past for nothing!).
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Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2014/02/is-kale-really-bad-for-you.html
