Kale is one of those greens that has become the newest fad in recipes and grocery stores. It's no wonder everyone is loving kale, since it is an essential source of many antioxidant nutrients, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and anti-cancer nutrients.
Vitamins are the theme of the week: your mom always told you to take a multi-vitamin daily, but why not eat delicious kale chips as well? Vitamins are important compounds that support chemical reactions in the body, such as metabolism and nerve function. Kale chips contain both fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve readily in fat but not in water, and include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Water-soluble vitamins readily dissolve in water, and include B vitamins and vitamin C. Both types are essential to good health.
Adequate intake of minerals is also important. Minerals allow the body to carry out chemical reactions, especially using enzymes, and are components of important body structures, such as bones. Some minerals present in kale include calcium, copper, iron, phosphorous and magnesium.
As you can see, kale is a power green! Try these kale chips to boost your vitamins and minerals!
Kale Chips
Recipe by: The Cheerful Cook
Total time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
5-6 cups Kale, stems removed
Olive oil
Kosher salt, pepper
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Rinse kale and remove leaves from stem. Cut leaves into strips about 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long. Tip: buy pre-cut kale in bag, saves you this step!
3. Lay kale on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper.
4. Bake 20 minutes until crispy, turning kale after 10 minutes.
Sources: "Kale," from www.whfoods.com, and Contemporary Nutrition: A Functional Approach by Wardlaw, Smith and Collene.
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