Tag: Kale

Kale is a popular vegetable and a member of the cabbage family. It is a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens and Brussels sprouts. There are many different types of kale. The leaves can be green or purple, and have either a smooth or curly shape. Is kale part of the spinach family? […]

kale, (Brassica oleracea, variety acephala), loose-leafed edible plant derived from the cabbage of the mustard family (Brassicaceae). Is kale a fruit or vegetable? NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS Kale is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family along with cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, collard greens, kohlrabi, rutabaga, turnips and bok choy. These vegetables offer health benefits, including […]

Cooked leafy and cruciferous vegetables such as kale, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and bok choy digest in around 40-50 minutes. Root vegetables like beetroot, sweet potatoes and carrot digest in 50-60 minutes. How long does kale stay in your system? Whereas cooked leafy and cruciferous vegetables such as kale, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower […]

Dr. Glatter says he has even treated some fashion people for diarrhea from eating too much kale. The Times reports that fashion people are locking coughing assistants in closets and giving up the double-cheek kiss greeting. And yet it is this seemingly reliable and fashionable vegetable that has been their undoing. Why did kale give […]

The bugs that are found on the kale do not have any effects on people if consumed. They only damage the kale and reduce your harvest. With the bugs having no diseases harmful to people, it’s safe to say you can consume them. Is it OK to eat kale with Bugs? Fortunately, there’s good news! […]

When compared to eating a salad, blending is more beneficial because your body can absorb more of the nutrients. This occurs because the blender has the power to break up the cell walls of a plant. The result is a release of the antioxidants which also allows for easier digestion. Does blending kale destroy nutrients? […]

Wash Greens Without a Salad Spinner! Place a large handful of greens in a colander. Rinse well with water. Roll out a long sheet of paper towels and place on a clean kitchen surface. Alternately, spread out a clean dish towel. Lay the greens in a single layer on top of the towels. How do […]

Allow the kale to soak for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain the water and kale into a colander. Finally, rinse the kale under running water to remove any last bits of dirt, then pat the leaves dry with paper towels. For more information, including how to store your kale after washing, scroll down.. Can […]

Kale, broccoli, and cabbage are cruciferous vegetables, which contain raffinose — a sugar that remains undigested until bacteria in your gut ferment it, which produces gas and, in turn, makes you bloat. Is cooked kale easier to digest? Cook kale instead of eating it raw Sautéing, steaming, or even baking kale can make it easier […]

Green smoothies are full of two important components for healthy digestion and bowel regularity: fiber and water. Aside from water added to the smoothies, raw food has a very high percentage of water. These two things help maintain bulk in the stools and keep them soft so that they pass through the bowels easily. What […]

If you’re making salads, kale chips, or other recipes where a crunchy texture is called for, frozen kale will not work. However, in smoothies, or soups and other cooked dishes, frozen kale can be a great resource — and freezing kale is a good way to keep an overlarge stock from going to waste. Can […]

Store blanched kale up to 7 days in the refrigerator. Make sure it is sealed properly in a plastic bag or container. It still eventually wilts, but it will last a little longer than raw kale. How long can cooked kale stay in the refrigerator? about 3 to 4 daysFor cooked kale, it will last […]

You can safely freeze kale but the texture will change and result in a quality that is less crisp. Once thawed or defrosted, kale will lose some of its water, thus becoming soft and lose some of its crispness. Because kale is a hearty green, it freezes very well and retains some of its texture. […]

How to Store Leafy Greens Without Plastic. Leafy greens—including lettuce, arugula, mustard greens, dandelion greens, watercress, spinach, kale, chard, and cabbage—are best kept inside a loosely closed bag or sealed glass container, uncrowded and completely dry. How do you make kale last longer in the fridge? For a bunch of whole leaves, it’s all about […]

Kale on its own does not increase the risk of thyroid problems. It’s a combination of factors; including potential iodine deficiency. (One of the most common causes of goiters is iodine deficiency.) Adding seaweed or another iodine rich food to your diet may, in some cases, help you get adequate iodine. Does kale mess with […]

Kale is most readily available fresh in spring and fall, but frozen kale is available year-round. Keeping a bag or two in the freezer ensures you always have it available when a recipe calls for kale. To cook frozen kale, place 1 cup of water in the pot for every 2 cups of frozen kale. […]

Store Whole Bunches In the Fridge To avoid excess moisture, wrap the whole bunch of kale in a layer of paper towels, and store in a supermarket plastic bag or a zip-top plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer. The kale should keep for 1 week. Can you freeze kale for later use? You can […]

If you’re wondering whether frozen kale is as healthy as the fresh stuff, it totally is. It has all of the same nutrients that fresh kale has, and sometimes even more, depending on how “fresh” your fresh kale really is. Which is best frozen or fresh kale? We highly recommend freezing kale to preserve it! […]

Baked Kale Versus Raw Kale Consuming raw kale is more nutritious than baked kale. However, a March 2015 study published in the International Journal of Food Properties found that cooking kale can preserve its antioxidant and disease-fighting benefits. Does baking kale take away the nutrients? And, contrary to rumor, cooking kale does not take away […]

To begin, Tuscan kale, like all kales, is extraordinarily nutritious: a cup provides more than 100 percent of the daily value (DV) of vitamins K and A, and 88 percent of the DV for vitamin C. Which variety of kale is most nutritious? Like other types of kale, curly kale is extremely nutritious and contains […]