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title: "National Kale Day: Could Kale Be the Next Beef?"
description: "Today is our favorite day of the year: National Kale Day! First of all, how great that our country, despite all its health problems, has a designated day f"
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# [National Kale Day: Could Kale Be the Next Beef?](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/2014/10/national-kale-day-could-kale-be-the-next-beef)

 Written by [Integrative Nutrition](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/author/integrative-nutrition) | Jun 8, 2024 3:13:00 PM

Today is our favorite day of the year: National Kale Day! First of all, how great that our country, despite all its health problems, has a designated day for the king of all leafy greens, right?

In Integrative Nutrition’s [Health coach Training Program](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/curriculum), kale holds an equally prominent place, with a special part of the [curriculum](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/curriculum/curriculum) devoted to it. One of the aspects we focus on is the surprising ways in which kale is actually a superb substitute for animal protein, something that most people don’t know.

**So how does a bunch kale stack up against that slab of steak? Let’s take a look:**

- **Sustainability:** Livestock has an enormous carbon footprint, degrades land, and decreases biodiversity, while growing kale is cheaper and has none of these unintended consequences
- **Iron:** Despite the old wives’ tale telling us otherwise, you don’t need to get iron from animal protein. Per calorie, kale actually has more iron than beef (for a 100-calorie serving, 3.2mg vs 0.9mg, respectively).
- **Healthy Fats:** Though fish are often touted as the best source of omega fatty acids, a serving of kale contains 121 mg of omega-3’s and 92 mg of omega-6’s!
- **Other Nutrients:** When it comes to vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, animal proteins don’t stand a chance against this superfood. Kale brings all the star nutritional players to the table (literally): vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, zinc, potassium, selenium, folate, lutein, and more!

This great infographic gives you a clear breakdown of all that kale can do for you. **Pin it to your healthy inspiration Pinterest board to share the kale love with your followers!**

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**What kale recipe will you whip up to celebrate National Kale Day? Tell us in the comments section below!**

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