Debbie's Points of Interest

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Kale


Kale is king. The rich flavor makes it a serious contender with common staples like spinach. The playing field is further tilted towards this green because it is richer in fiber than other greens, keeping you fuller longer. It is also rich in vitamin A, C, and K, calcium, and beta-carotene, an antioxidant. Kale is amazing in soups, salad, and (my personal favorite) simmered with other veggies. I love to dice up 1 tomatoes, 1/2 a white onions and 4 white mushrooms and saute them in a tablespoon of olive oil plus some spices for a few minutes then add in 3 raw cups of kale for just 5 more minutes. It’s not good to cook the greens too long so that the nutrients are not lost.
The ToneItUp ladies Katrina and Karena have some amazing recipes to further introduce you to this green powerhouse!

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