Tuesday 3 February 2015

Kale “The Queen of Greens”





Kale has many great benefits. It’s a high fiber vegetable that aids in the digestion and elimination of toxic waste from the body. With nutrients like vitamins, iron, calcium folate and magnesium1; It’s no wonder why kale is considered a great detox and anti-inflammatory food filled with powerful antioxidants.2

How to Eat Kale

It can be difficult to eat green vegetables at times so it’s best to know different ways of preparing them. Here are some great ways to eat kale with a smile on your face.




Sauté it: Sprinkle some olive oil and a little bit of salt. Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes. The leaf is tougher so don’t worry about it getting soft and losing the nutrients.














Bake it: Make kale chips by putting the sautéed kale in the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are slightly brown.











Juice it: Add it as one of your ingredients for a smoothie














Make a salad: Eat it raw by mixing it with your Caesar salad.










Recipe: Breakfast Sandwich - Kale

What a better way to start your morning than with a mix of greens, grains, protein and fruit in one bite!


Ingredients:
  • 1 Lean beef patty
  • Sautéed kale
  • Mayonnaise
  •  Sliced avocado
  • 1 Whole Grain English Muffin
  • Herbs & Spices
Directions:
  • Cook beef patty in a pan on high heat for 3minutes. Flip patty on each side so it’s properly cooked
  • Slice the English muffin and toast it; Spread the mayonnaise on one half of the toasted bread
  • Add the sliced avocado, beef patty, sautéed kale, and sprinkle spices & herbs
  • Close sandwich with the other half and Enjoy!



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References:

Ware, M. (2014). What are the health benefits of Kale? Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270435.php

Lewis, A. (2012). Top 10 Health Benefits of Eating Kale. 1, 2 Retrieved from http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4408/Top-10-Health-Benefits-of-Eating-Kale.html

Patalsky, K. (2012). Shamrock Breakfast Sandwich. Kale. Pepitas. Jalapeno Sauce. Retrieved from http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2012/03/shamrock-breakfast-sandwich-kale.html




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