Kale is great for you. According to the World's Healthiest Foods website, Kale has the ability to lower cholesterol, to reduce the risk for bladder, breast, colon, ovary, and prostate cancer, and to provide support to your body's natural detoxification system. Kale is loaded with flavonoids that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is best when steamed because its cholesterol lowering abilities are enhanced. Kale is part of the cruciferous family of vegetables which include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, bok choy, and Brussels sprouts. WHF recommends that you consume 2 cups from this family 2-4 times a week.
Upon my dad's suggestion, I decided to make kale chips. With his direction and a recipe from allrecipes.com, I was able to make my own tasty snack.
2. With a sharp knife, cut the leaves off of the stem. Tear or cut the leaves into smaller pieces, however big you want your chips to be.
3. Spread kale leaves out onto a baking sheet. Spray with Pam or any other vegetable oil in a can. It will distribute the oil more evenly on the leaves. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and/or whatever seasoning you like.
4. Bake in oven foe 6-7 minutes; this is an estimation that you'll have to play with. There is a fine line between limp, crispy, and disintegrate-in-your-mouth-crispy, so be cautious.
I will certainly do this again as I still have half a pound of kale in my fridge.
In health,
Lauren
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