Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Hüseyin Emre Aydın shared the results of the research conducted in Giresun. Dr. Aydın said, “We examined the changes in the blood of people consuming kale and the differences seen in those who underwent endoscopy. The studies were generally limited to the analyzes of chemists. Our findings showed that kale has anticarcinogenic, antioxidant, protective effects against diabetes and osteoporosis, as well as protective effects on the stomach.”
Dr. Aydın emphasized that the belief that the frequent consumption of kale causes goiter has no scientific basis and said, “This perception is very common in society. However, there is no scientific data showing that excessive consumption of this plant is harmful. The rich content of kale, especially A, C, “It provides important benefits in terms of vitamin D and calcium. We have seen that it has a protective effect against osteoporosis. Moreover, kale is also used to reduce stomach pain when consumed raw,” he said.
COOKED COLLAR COOKED PROTECTS THE STOMACH
Dr. Aydın stated that they did not observe any negative effects of consuming cooked kale as a result of their research and said, “It was determined that cooked kale has protective effects on the stomach. In addition, the rate of osteoporosis seems to be lower in those who consume kale. Raw kale seems to be the most beneficial form of consumption.”
MORE RESEARCH SHOULD BE DONE
Dr. Aydın also pointed out that more scientific research should be done on local plants widely consumed in Turkey and said, “It is quite strange that a frequently consumed plant such as kale is so little researched. This is true not only for kale, but also for local plants such as taflan.” “This research was accepted as a rare case and published at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine,” he said.
Kale is important for the immune system.
Giresun University Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department Lecturer Assoc. Dr. Mehmet Akif Şen touched upon the positive effects of kale on health. Assoc. Dr. Şen said, “With the effect of cold weather, kale covered with snow becomes more delicious. This plant, which is very rich in vitamin C, provides great benefits to the immune system. It is also known for its vitamin K and antioxidant properties. Thanks to its high fiber content, it improves intestinal health and helps regulate blood sugar.” “It helps,” he said.
Housewife Elmas Atar, on the other hand, stated that she eats cabbage at least once or twice a week and said, “Cabbage soup is always on our table. Cabbage wraps, diples, soups, stews are made, and even pickled. There is no one from the Black Sea region who does not consume cabbage.”
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