You know that Dude, Chip ‘n’ Kale (Dale)

I just have to laugh—when I think of kale, I can’t help but remember the cartoon Chip ‘n’ Dale!  Not only do I personally feel that I look like a chipmunk when I eat kale (because it’s sooo good!), but how fitting that it rhymes too! Sorry, now I have passed that rhyme onto you!

Kale, Oh my Kale!  How did you become so popular?

This super dude is packed full of nutrients where in just one cup of raw kale, you are getting a full day’s worth of benefits that are found in several other fruits and veggies.

Interestingly enough, kale is considered to be close to wild cabbage, however with ten times as many benefits.

Here’s what makes this Super-dude, Super-cool:

• Fiber
• Full of Vitamins A, C, and K
• Calcium
• Protects your eyes
• Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids
• Contains 45 different flavonoids, which make it anti-inflammatory and full of antioxidants
• Detox

Due to the Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids, did you know also makes kale good for your hair?

This guy just keeps getting better! Tell me more!

So how do you shop for the right kale and what in the world do I do with it when I get home?

Follow these simples tips and youll be on your way to meeting this super dude:

Look for deep color, firm leaves.
Kale actually comes in all shapes and sizes, but it always found together at your local grocer.  There are a few types of kale where you will see leaves that vary between light green, light and dark green, to dark green and purple/red color.  My personal favorite kale is Dinosaur kale, which is a mixture of dark green to violet color leaves.
If you have a Trader Joe’s grocery store near you, they have a bag that has chopped kale already prepared and ready for steaming or cooking.

You can eat kale several ways from raw, sautéed, to baked as chips.  That’s why Chip is so famous!  You can enjoy it more on the salty side like in salads, or sweeten it up as a staple in your smoothie.

Fun Facts:

If you freeze kale, it tends to taste sweeter and be more flavorful.  If kale tastes too strong or too bitter, try adding some fresh squeezed lemon juice to tone it down.

Try to incorporate kale at least 2-3 times a week, then slowly incorporate more often to reach 2-3 times a day!