If you’re still eating this, there’s a 60% chance you’ve ingested a pesticide that’s been linked to cancer.
Though kale remains a leafy green favorite, it occupies the 3rd place in the Most Contaminated Foods of 2024.
That’s because kale crops usually get sprayed with Dachtal, which ever since 1995 has been classified as a “possible carcinogen”. Several studies have found that it was so hard to break down that it could still get into our drinking water. One risk assessment revealed that Dachtal shows significant risks to human health, particularly for pregnant women. The European Union banned all of its uses, as opposed to the U.S. which only did so for certain crops. Unfortunately, those crops do not include kale, sweet potatoes, broccoli, eggplants and turnips, which are still being treated with the same cancer-causing poison.
While trendy foods like kale are found in all supermarkets, are you really willing to risk your health just for the sake of convenience?
You’re probably overlooking a superfood that might be growing in your backyard right now. The unfortunate thing about it is that most people see it as a weed, and they either spray it with weedkiller or uproot it.
It’s a better food option for you than kale, but they won’t tell you that.
What they will tell you instead is that it has a lot of Vitamin C.
Though the plant that they’re telling you to kill that grows wild in your garden has more vitamin C, which is essential for your immunity, and more vitamin A, which is needed to support vision.
Another thing they will tell you is that kale is great if you want to increase your iron intake. In reality, the weed from your garden contains even more iron than spinach!
This nutritional powerhouse shines in its mineral content, offering you higher levels of iron, magnesium, calcium and potassium. It’s an excellent choice for those who want healthy blood and energy levels, as well as to support their bone health.
They might say that kale is great if you want to eat more protein. Well, this weed has LOADS of plant-based protein, like essential amino acids, which is why so many vegans and vegetarians prefer it to kale.
Look, all in all, kale is a fantastic superfood.
There’s no ”Kale Agenda”, but that doesn’t change the fact that if you’re not eating organic produce (that you know for a fact is organic), you’re doing more harm than good to your health.
On top of that, it’s free! It grows in nature’s supermarket, it’s not touched by harmful substances, and it has many medicinal properties that kale lacks, which I will explore below.
Anti-Inflammatory
Nettle can reduce the inflammation in your body thanks to compounds like quercetin and kaempferol. That’s why if you suffer from arthritis, allergies or joint pain, you can consider nettle a powerful ally.
Elderly people tell me they used to rub fresh nettle leaves on their knees whenever they hurt. It stung a bit in the beginning, but they quickly used some plantain to calm the itch. In a few days, not only the redness but the joint pain would subside as well!
On the other hand, kale is a nutritious green, but it won’t do much for inflammation or your joint health.
Additionally, tinctures made from nettle are full of antioxidants, which can help protect your body from oxidative stress and free radical damage.
Free radicals are molecules that can damage proteins, lipids, and even your DNA. This damage disrupts the normal functioning of your cells and may lead to the growth of cancerous mutations.
Regulates Blood Sugar Levels
I’ve also read that nettle can help lower blood sugar levels. It can be a useful herb if you’re among those dealing with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance. Kale has also shown some promise for blood sugar control, but there aren’t many studies that can prove that yet.
Diuretic and Detoxifying Properties
Kale is indeed high in fiber and good for your digestion, but it doesn’t have any cleansing effects.
If you’re looking for a gentle diuretic that supports kidney and liver health, nettle might be the answer. It can get rid of the toxins in your body, as well as help with kidney stones.
Though there are no studies about what it can do to parasites, you can combine nettle with mushrooms and plants like Reishi, Turkey Tail, Plantain, Slippery Elm, Marshmallow, Lion’s Mane which have shown promising anti-parasitic activity.
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