Kale has been proclaimed by many as one of the world's healthiest vegetables. Wikipedia describes kale, or borecole, as a vegetable with green or purple leaves in which the central leaves do not form a head. It is considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms of cabbage.
Not only is it high in Vitamin C and Vitamin A and Potassium, but it is also said to be rich in antioxidants, anti inflammatory nutrients, and anti cancer nutrients. I know that it is popular to include Kale in green smoothies along with fruit and other nutrient dense foods, and I've seen recipes for salads and chips, and I think I bought some once several years ago, but have not made it a regular part of our diet. I have a very long to-do list on this beautiful spring Saturday, and one of them is to find some Kale to plant in my garden.
Is Kale a regular part of your diet? If so, what are your favorite ways to prepare this popular vegetable?
Hi Marcy - I love kale and bought some yesterday, as I don't have a garden. I just very lightly steam mine ... and serve it with some butter .. it is very good - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteIt does sound good, Hilary. I was able to buy some Kale starts at the Nursery on Saturday, but I haven't had time to set them into the garden yet. We'll see how the family likes it. :)
DeleteYeah, I'm not so much a kale eater. I like carrots, peas, green beans, asparagus and so many others...but not kale. I figure you should eat what you love and supplement where necessary.
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I agree with eating what you love, Crystal. But I enjoy trying new things and experimenting a bit too. We'll see how the Kale experiment goes!
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