kale ???

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  • kcn2bluesky
    kcn2bluesky Posts: 187 Member
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    I didn't know I love kale until I made a kale and sweet potato salad for my lunch at work!

    There are several recipes out on the internet, but essentially it's a bed of kale, baked sweet potato broken into pieces, chopped walnuts, maybe some dried cranberries, I also add a little goat cheese, then drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Very nice and very hearty!
  • myaminals
    myaminals Posts: 197 Member
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    thank you everyone! these are some really good ideas to try!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
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  • myaminals
    myaminals Posts: 197 Member
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    ew! if oreos tasted that way i would be skinny. haha
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
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    If you don't think it tastes good, then why eat it?
  • myaminals
    myaminals Posts: 197 Member
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    i dont like any veggies really but could tell a difference when i ate this one
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
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    Food can't make you lose weight. All food has calories.

  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
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    Kale doesn't make you lose weight, eating less calories than you burn does
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
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    myaminals wrote: »
    i dont like any veggies really but could tell a difference when i ate this one

    It's always good to add more veggies and fruits, especially if you aren't really eating any, but if you don't like kale, there are other things you can try. Baby spinach is much milder (and softer), for example.

    What difference could you tell?
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
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    I'm a true believer you should never try to make yourself eat foods you don't like. For me, it's sauerkraut, liver and onions, and pork chops. :)

    Seriously, find foods you do like and eat those.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
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    It is a little tough sometimes unless it is cooked.
    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-potato-sausage-kale-soup
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
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    SLLRunner wrote: »
    I'm a true believer you should never try to make yourself eat foods you don't like. For me, it's sauerkraut, liver and onions, and pork chops. :)

    Seriously, find foods you do like and eat those.

    Yum, yum and yum

    retracts supper invitation ;)

    OP kale has calories, why waste calories on food you don't like ...it's not magic
  • Whitezombiegirl
    Whitezombiegirl Posts: 1,042 Member
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    Do you like dark green veg? Can you have savoy cabbage or Brussels sprouts instead? I love kale. I addva splash of water and steam in the microwave - no oil butter or dressing. I hate greasy veg!
  • suziecue20
    suziecue20 Posts: 567 Member
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    In the UK kale is fodder for cows lol - give me a huge helping of Brussel sprouts any day :)
  • mylittlerainbow
    mylittlerainbow Posts: 822 Member
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    I love kale! Two things that seem to help with others (like my family and guests): (1) Mature kale - steam it rather than eating it raw. (2) Baby kale - it's like baby spinach, soft and almost sweet, and I've looked it up and it has the same nutrients. You can throw it into your salad!
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
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    RodaRose wrote: »
    It is a little tough sometimes unless it is cooked.
    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-potato-sausage-kale-soup

    I think this is going to be a weekend soup at our house. I have most of the ingredients and the nutritional values are awesome. Thanks Roda.
  • dawniemate
    dawniemate Posts: 395 Member
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    I love it but it causes bloating!
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
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    If you don't like kale, don't eat it. Romaine lettuce is also packed with vitamin A, just sayin'...

    I personally love kale and prefer it pan braised with garlic and red pepper flakes and just a pinch of nutmeg. I also like it in soup.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 27,996 Member
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    Lots of good recipes for kale on this thread :)

    A note on buying kale - I've found the pre-chopped bags of kale tough to the point of inedibility.

    http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/perfect_prod_detail.asp?ppid=53

    Look for: kale with dark bunches that have small to medium leaves.

    Avoid: kale that's wilted or with brown or yellow leaves.

  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
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    Every time I've tried kale I've thought it was nasty. I much prefer spinach and other greens and get all the vitamins and nutrients I need without having to suffer through food I don't like just because it is "super".

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