Kale

Kale is a leafy vegetable that is relative to the cabbage family. Kale is native to Europe and Asia Minor. Kale has been grown and consumed by humans since 600 B.C.

Nutritional Information

• Kale is rich in Vitamin K which is important for bone health and reducing blood clots.
• Kale is high in Vitamin A which is important for vision and healthy skin.
• Kale has high amounts of Vitamin C which is important for immunity.

How to Store

• Avoid excess moisture
• Wrap the kale bunch in a layer of paper towels.
• Store in a big ziplock bag and place in the crisper drawer in the refrigerator.
• It will stay crisp for about a week.

How to Prepare

• Wash kale before eating
• Add in smoothies
• Chop into a salad
• Bake to make kale chips!

Fun Facts

• Kale contains lutein, which gives the plant its color, lutein is also important for healthy vision.
• Kale was so vital to Scotland during the middle ages they used “come to kale” as an invitation phrase to dinner.