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Kale

2/17/2018

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Availability: Year-round
Refrigerate: Yes
Shelf-Life: 5 days refrigerated
Preparation: Cut and let sit for 5 minutes
Best Cooking Method: Steam for 5 minutes
Like other cruciferous vegetables, kale is descendant of the wild cabbage, a plant thought to have originated in Asia and to have been brought to Europe by groups of Celtic wanderers. Both the ancient Greeks and Romans are known to have grown kale. Although most varieties of Kale have been grown for thousands of years, there are newer varieties, such as Lacinato Kale, with even more robust flavor.

A growing body of evidence confirms that cruciferous vegetables, like kale, contain the largest concentrations of health-promoting sulfur-containing phytonutrients that increase the body's ability to produce enzymes that neutralize potentially toxic substances. Kale is also rich in the powerful phytonutrient antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that protect the lens of the eye. Kale is an ideal food to add to your lifestyle not only because it is high in nutrients, but also because it is low on calories, making it great choice for weight control.

If you enjoy kale, be sure to include it as one the cruciferous vegetables you eat on a regular basis in order to receive the fantastic health benefits provided by the cruciferous vegetable family. At a minimum, include cruciferous vegetables as part of your diet 2-3 times per week, and make the serving size at least 1 1/2 cups. Even better from a health standpoint, enjoy kale and other vegetables from the cruciferous family 4-5 times per week, and increase your serving size to 2 cups.
Learn more about cruciferous vegetables

Nutrients and Health Benefits

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Health-Promoting Benefits
  • promotes optimal health
  • promotes heart health
  • helps support detoxification
According to one study, among all the foods involved in the research, kale was shown to have the highest protective effect against bladder cancer (Radosavljević et al., 2005). Kale has a very impressive number of flavonoids, each with its own healthy job to do in your body, including 32 phenolic compounds and three hydroxycinnamic acids, which can help keep cholesterol levels within the normal range and scavenge harmful free radicals in your body (Nardini et al., 1995). Two of the most important flavonoids kale has in abundance are kaempferol and quercetin.

Selecting Kale

In order to select the freshest kale with the best taste, look for varieties that have firm, bright, deeply colored green leaves and moist hardy stems. Smaller leaves tend to be more tender and milder flavor that larger leaves. By selecting the best tasting kale, you will also enjoy kale with the highest nutritional value. As with all vegetables, it is recommended to select organically grown varieties when possible.

Storing Kale

It is encouraged to consume kale as soon as possible after purchasing it for the most flavor and nutritional benefits. Prevent kale from becoming limp, turning yellow, becoming bitter, and losing its sweet flavor and nutritional value. The longer it it stored, the more nutrients that are lost. It is not recommended to store kale for more than 5 days. Kale continues to respire (break down sugars and release carbon dioxide) even after being harvested. Reducing the storage temperature reduces the respiration rate. Store kale within a airtight container in the refrigerator.

Preparing Kale

Discard damaged and discolored leaves. Rinse kale under cold running water before cutting. To preserve nutrients, do not soak kale or its water-soluble nutrients will leach into the water.

When cutting kale, stack the leaves, cutting the leafy portion into 1/8-inch slices or as thin as possible. Save the stems after the leafy portion ends for soup. Thinly slicing kale will help it cook more quickly. After cutting, let sit for 5 minutes before cooking.

Cooking Kale

Kale is a hearty vegetable, which should be cooked just long enough to soften its fibers for better digestion and overall greater enjoyment. Because kale is such a valuable food that can make a fantastic contribution to our health, it is important to cook it properly and preserve it's panoply of nutrients. Researchers have well established that improper cooking, too much heat and long cooking times, can easily damage many nutrients present in kale. It should be noted that the effectiveness of several antioxidants and vitamins in kale are diminished when cooked (Sikora and Bodziarczyk, 2012).

The most nutritious way to cook kale is a quick-steam at roughly 212 F for only 5 minutes. Use exact cooking times, and avoid using high heat to get water to a rapid boil and full steam. Vegetables, such as kale, can continue to cook if they are left in the pot after the heat is turned off. Therefore it is suggested to immediately remove kale from the pot to prevent overcooking.

References

Mateljan, G. (2018). Kale. [online] Whfoods.com. Available at: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=38 [Accessed 18 Feb. 2018].

Mercola, J. (2018). What is Kale Good For? - Mercola.com. [online] Mercola.com. Available at: https://foodfacts.mercola.com/kale.html [Accessed 18 Feb. 2018].

Nardini, M., D'Aquino, M., Tomassi, G., Gentili, V., Di Felice, M. and Scaccini, C. (1995). Inhibition of human low-density lipoprotein oxidation by caffeic acid and other hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives. Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 19(5), pp.541-552.
https://doi.org/10.1016/0891-5849(95)00052-Y

Radosavljević, V., Janković, S., Marinković, J. and Dokić, M. (2005). Diet and Bladder Cancer: A Case–Control Study. International Urology and Nephrology, 37(2), pp.283-289. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-004-4710-8

Sikora, E. and Bodziarczyk, I. (2012). Composition and antioxidant activity of kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) raw and cooked. Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Technologia Alimentaria, [online] 11(3), pp.239-48. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22744944 [Accessed 18 Feb. 2018].

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Golden Milk

2/10/2018

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2 servings
5 minutes


  • 1 1/2 cups light unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch ground black pepper

  1. Add coconut milk, ground turmeric, ground ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper to a small saucepan.
  2. Whisk to combine and warm over medium heat. Heat until hot to the touch but not boiling - about 4 minutes - whisking frequently until all the spices are mixed together.
  3. Turn off heat and taste to adjust flavor. Add more turmeric, ginger, or cinnamon for a more intense spice and flavor.
  4. Serve immediately, dividing between two glasses. Best when fresh, though leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat on the stovetop until hot.

Tips:
  • Canned coconut milk is best, but carton works too.
  • If you desire sweetener, add 2 tsp of honey to the cup prior to pouring in the milk. Mix thoroughly upon pouring in milk mixture.
  • If using fresh ginger, grate 1-2 tbsp into the mixture and then using a fine mesh strainer when serving to strain out the ginger for creamy texture.
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