Native to the cabbage family, kale has a good reputation for being highly nutritious. This dark, leafy green has more antioxidants and more nutrients than you might expect, with a wonderfully earthy, natural flavor. As a health food it trumps all others because it contains forty-five antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, and is recognized as an anti-cancer agent for its output of glucosinolates in the body, which work to eliminate carcinogens.
While kale salads are usually the best way to consume kale on a day-to-day basis, there are some great recipes out there that you can have fun with. One of my favorite kale recipes is kale chips. They’re easy to make, and fun to eat. You will find that they are so tasty and crunchy, even your kids will enjoy them!
As far as ingredients are concerned, you will only need three: one kale bunch, organic olive oil, and sea salt. Sometimes for a spicier flavor, I like to add a little bit of garlic powder and crushed red pepper in too! The first thing you do is preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Next, tear rinsed, chip-size pieces of kale from the bunch, and place them on a cooking sheet over parchment paper, leaving enough space between each. Over the top of each piece, lightly drizzle some organic olive oil and sea salt. Throw them in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are a little brown.
This is a great healthy snack to have on hand for those long days at the office, or after an intense workout. Especially if you are having one of those afternoon potato chip cravings!
References:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/baked-kale-chips/Detail.aspx
