The Amazing Lacinato Kale
Since my last article spoke about the importance of eating lots of fruits and vegetables, I thought it might be of benefit to offer you and example of a fantastic green!
I have known for a long time that kale, one of the cruciferous vegetables, is supposed to be one of the ‘greatest of greens’ and yet I have to say that I have never really liked the taste of it. Now I should say, that was always the case until I tried Lacinato kale. Lacinato kale, also known as dinosaur kale, is a type of kale from Italy. It is considered to be more of a wild variety rather than domesticated. The great thing about Lacinato verses regular kale is that is delicious and on the sweet side. Can you imagine this for kale?
Kale in general is loaded with nutrients and is therefore a must in your diet. Just to give you some of the great benefits kale has/is:
• One of the highest levels of phytonutrients than any vegetable
• Of those phytonutrients, one in particular that is high in glucosinolates, which research is showing to be involved in lessening the occurrence of a varieties of cancer
• Phytonutrients also work as antioxidants, which aid in keeping all the cells in your body healthier due to a decrease in free radicals
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Hi Julie - Now that really is amazing! To be honest, I don't really know what kale is, but after reading your article I'm going to find out. And that's for letting us know how to cook it too.
Take good care,
Pat
Glad I peaked your interest... it is sooo good. Just had some for dinner with a bunch of other vegies...yum! :-) Let me know what you think!