What is so special about kale?

Table of Contents:

1. What is so special about kale?
2. How did kale become popular?
3. What is the big deal with kale?
4. Does anyone actually like kale?
5. Why do some people not like kale?
6. How can I eat kale if I don't like kale?
7. Which Kale is healthiest?

What is so special about kale?

Kale is a nutrition superstar due to the amounts of vitamins A, K, B6 and C, calcium, potassium, copper and manganese it contains. One cup of raw kale has just 33 calories and only 7 grams of carbohydrate. So, it's a very diabetes-friendly/weight-friendly vegetable.

How did kale become popular?

Before 2012, the biggest buyers of kale were caterers who used the cruciferous greenery to line food displays. Kale has been around for a long time, but never before has it been consumed so ravenously, or served as a symbol of pop culture. ... POM Wonderful is just one famous case of an unpopular food skyrocketing to fame.

What is the big deal with kale?

Kale has many beneficial vitamins and minerals which are stored in its leaves during the winter months. It is high in beta carotene which is, in itself, not that important, but the body converts beta carotene into Vitamin A (retinol) which is important for our skin, immune system, eyes, and mucus membranes.

Does anyone actually like kale?

Many people do, of course, genuinely like kale. ... But like almost all New Year's resolutions, America's commitment to eat more kale rarely makes it to February. If eating kale were something that people mostly enjoyed, you'd think they'd keep right on stuffing it down their gullets in blissful perpetuity.

Why do some people not like kale?

Your genes dictate how sensitive you are to bitter flavors. If the bitterness of kale is often too intense for you, then you're probably revolting against cabbage's glucosinolates—pungent combos of glucose, amino acids, and sulfur compounds that may offer protection from cancer and high blood pressure.

How can I eat kale if I don't like kale?

My easiest combination is just lemon juice, olive oil, salt + pepper. You can pour the lemon juice and olive oil on top and then work it in with your fingers. You want to soften the kale just a bit. All you need is a minute or two of working the kale in your hands, then you're ready to go!

Which Kale is healthiest?

Red kale is often considered the sweetest kale, which makes it perfect for eating raw. Use it in juices, smoothies, and salads-just massage and soften the leaves with your hands to break down the fiber and make it easier for digestion, says Torchia.