There are a couple of kale nutrition facts that you should be mindful of. Kale is loaded with vitamin K, which helps with blood clotting, so it can counteract the effect of blood thinners. It also contains calcium oxalates, which can contribute to kidney stones. Raw kale is also difficult for some people to digest so large amounts of it may cause gas, bloating and diarrhea. Not fun.
And finally, the Environmental Working Group has included kale as a plus one on its Dirty Dozen list of produce containing high levels of pesticides. So the bottom line is that kale is still great for you as long as you don’t go crazy and if you don’t always eat it raw.
