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help me name my green leafy veggie
FaithandFitness
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I am eating a lettuce type food for lunch, I got it at my whole foods co op and it wasn't labled. It is not spinach, it is not romaine. It is a pretty green and it kind of has ruffles along the edges of the broad leaves . . . any guesses? I seriously don't know but I want to log it.
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Kale?0
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describe the flavor.0
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Rocket? (Arugula)
Leafy green lettuce type stuff is going to be minimal calories!0 -
Is it kind of leathery or is it soft? Maybe kale? or just a different kind of lettuce (there's a huge variety that we don't normally see in the grocery store). Post a photo!0
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Go to google images and type: Leaf Lettuce. Was it that? Leaf lettuce has the exact characteristics as you describe.0
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is it light green, dark green?? thick leaves>>
look like this??
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this is kale...
look right?
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Can you snap a photo with your cell phone and show us?0
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If it's green & leafy, then it'll be minimal calories. Unless you ate a ton of it, it won't hamper your diet. If you decide to buy it again, then hopefully you can find a tag or something to see what it is.
I wouldn't sweat it for one time when it's a veggie.0 -
Maybe this will help: http://www.foodsubs.com/Greensld.html0
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Really sounds like kale to me.0
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thanks!!!! It is Kale!!! The picture was very helpful, Robin. I also knew it wasn't arugala. Thanks again!0
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Maybe this will help: http://www.foodsubs.com/Greensld.html
That website is awesome!0 -
there are HUNDREDS f kinds of lettuces alone....
here is a link to lettuce pics from the a seed vendor
http://www.territorialseed.com/prod_detail_list/lettuce_seed
there are several varities of cale & collards as well
http://www.territorialseed.com/prod_detail_list/kale_seed
http://www.territorialseed.com/prod_detail_list/collard_seed
not to mention spinach
http://www.territorialseed.com/prod_detail_list/spinach_seed
hope you are able to ID what you are eating.... if all else fails, call Whole Foods and ask them what kind were they selling today0 -
Boston butter lettuce?0
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thanks!!!! It is Kale!!! The picture was very helpful, Robin. I also knew it wasn't arugala. Thanks again!
you're welcome!
I'm Portuguese and Kale Soup is a Portuguese STAPLE. I had it least once a week my whole life till I moved away from home.
Look up some recipes and try to make some! :happy:0 -
Glad the mystery is solved. But I have never eaten kale uncooked. Was it tough?0
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