I wrote a little about the nutritional value of kale before, but I neglected to mention what it even is. Kale is actually a subspecies of Brassica oleracea, the same species that contains broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and other super healthy foods. Foodies commonly refer them as “Brassica.” Kale is genetically closer to wild, primitive,… [read more]
One Kale of a Mac and Cheese Recipe
I am surprised I haven’t written about kale before. Since I started experimenting with kale last spring, I’ve grown to like it. Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat. One cup contains only 35 calories and 5 grams of fiber. Protein accounts for 16% of it’s calories. It also has vitamin B6,… [read more]