What's up with Kale?

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KarenJean91
KarenJean91 Posts: 283 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Everyone talks about Kale.. and weight loss.. and i just wondered what it is and what's the hype? Why is it so nutritious? And what does it taste like... anything to compare it to?

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  • foster59803
    foster59803 Posts: 439 Member
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    Kale is pretty yummy. I would say it tastes a little like spinach but it is thicker. I like to add Kale to soup, it tastes pretty good if you toss with olive oil and spices and bake it in oven... gets really crispy like a chip. I recently started adding it to my morning smoothy... it turns the drink really green and adds a little grassy taste, but not over powering at all. As for the nutrient part... I have not idea... HAHAHA! I just know its good for you!
  • jenxbennett
    jenxbennett Posts: 11 Member
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    I use it in smoothies and soup. I don't enjoy the taste of it alone. It has a lot of fiber,calcium,vitamins, and antioxidents.
    I read somewhere that it was more nutritious than spinach,although I like spinach better
    It is rougher and more bitter than spinach.
  • jenxbennett
    jenxbennett Posts: 11 Member
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    I have been meaning to try kale chips!
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
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    Kale is very nutrient dense (nutrients per calorie), more so than spinach, hence it getting much love from the health community.
  • KarenJean91
    KarenJean91 Posts: 283 Member
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    Ah, thanks everyone!

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