I put a vegetable in the spotlight one week a month. I research this vegetable for a week and cook a new recipe every day. So at the end of that week you will know the infinite possibilities of this vegetable. This month I chose kale, because this is our local superfood that everyone should know!
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Kale is hip
Recently, kale has become completely hip again. High-end restaurants sell it as trendy vegetables incorporated in a variety of dishes. This is due to the new status of kale as our local ‘superfood’. This refers to foods that, as the name says, are super healthy because they contain extraordinary amounts of nutrients. Most superfoods, however, come from indigenous areas, so the superpower for our world itself is doubtful. We don’t have to be afraid of homegrown kale, so double super!
Kale is super healthy
100 grams of kale contains 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber, 15% of the daily recommended amount (DAH) of calcium and vitamin B6, 40% magnesium, 180% vitamin A, 200% of the DAH vitamin C and 1020% of the DAH vitamin K. It also contains minerals such as iron and potassium. Eating kale can lower your cholesterol. In addition, kale has many more good properties. For example, Vitamin K, together with calcium, ensures stronger bones. Kale is also full of anti-oxidants. They improve your skin, combat aging and reduce the risk of cancer. The vitamin C in kale improves your immune system and kale has an anti-inflammatory effect. Finally, kale contains more iron than beef. Ideal for vegetarians and vegans!
Kale is sustainable
In addition to the many health benefits that kale offers, it is also sustainable. It is not only the most environmentally friendly superfood we know, but also the easiest to grow and the most hardy of all cabbage varieties. Moreover, kale is ready for consumption in about sixty days, so we can eat as much as we want! That is not only good for ourselves, but also for the world around us.
Experimenting with kale
Because kale (‘kale’) has been ‘hot’ in America for a long time, there is plenty of experimentation with our local friend. In just a few clicks, I discovered dozens of variations of recipes that I wouldn’t have dared to imagine: raw kale in salads, smoothies, spreads, patties, lasagna and so on. Combinations with which you can continue to surprise yourself and many others. Prepare for the unlimited possibilities of our tasty superfood kale!
If you’ve read my post on How to Have a Fit Pregnancy you know that I’m trying to eat healthier and especially that kale is a big deal while pregnant (dark leafy greens are packed with pregnancy-friendly nutrients). The thing is, this baby in me LOVES spicy food. I could eat spicy food at every single meal of the day, and routinely do. I have also found that I feel my best when I get veggies in at breakfast, so this spicy kale is the best breakfast dish ever for me. Combine it with some roasted yams for a quick-energy carb and some scrambled eggs to add in protein and you’ve got a completely balanced meal.
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