A serving of raw kale contains 33 calories. To break it down, it has 6 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of protein, and 2 g of fiber. Read more: How Do You Get the Bitterness Out of Kale? Article
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Doctors, pharmacists, and other health-care professionals use abbreviations, acronyms, and other terminology for instructions and information in regard to a patient's health condition, prescription drugs they are to take, or medical procedures that have been ordered. There is no approved this list of common medical abbreviations, acronyms, and terminology used by doctors and other health- care professionals. You can use this list of medical abbreviations and acronyms written by our doctors the next time you can't understand what is on your prescription package, blood test results, or medical procedure orders. Examples include: ANED: Alive no evidence of disease. The patient arrived in the ER alive with no evidence of disease. ARF: Acute renal (kidney) failure cap: Capsule. CPAP: Continuous positive airway pressure. A treatment for sleep apnea. DJD: Degenerative joint disease. Another term for osteoarthritis. DM: Diabetes mellitus. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes HA: Headache IBD: Inflammatory bowel disease. A name for two disorders of the gastrointestinal (BI) tract, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis JT: Joint N/V: Nausea or vomiting. p.o.: By mouth. From the Latin terminology per os. q.i.d.: Four times daily. As in taking a medicine four times daily. RA: Rheumatoid arthritis SOB: Shortness of breath. T: Temperature. Temperature is recorded as part of the physical examination. It is one of the "vital signs."
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The 13 Healthiest and Most Popular Greens to Eat
Leafy greens provide essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber that are important for your health. Some of the healthiest greens include watercress, spinach, and beet greens.
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What Are the Health Benefits of Kale?
Kale is good for health because it packs nutrition in every bite. Health benefits of kale include a stronger immune system, improved satiety, weight loss, cancer protection and stronger bones and nervous system.
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