3 Reasons to Love Leafy Greens


Updated 03/27/12 1:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why You Should Eat Leafy Greens

You've probably been told since you were a kid to eat your veggies, and perhaps none are as important as those leafy greens. And for good reason. Here are three important reasons to get more leafy greens in your diet. They're packed with nutrition: Leafy greens pack a lot of nutrients in just one serving. For example, a cup of raw spinach gives you more than your daily recommended daily intake Read more

Killer App: Sautéed Kale and Burrata Bruschetta


Updated 02/08/12 11:06 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Kale and Burrata Bruschetta

I had this dish as an appetizer recently at a restaurant and I thought it was such a great combination of flavors and textures. I couldn't wait to re-create it, and boy, was it easy. I love recipes that call for just a few ingredients that really let the ingredients and their natural flavors stand out. What makes this appetizer so great is the complementary textures: creamy, salty burrata with Read more

6 Inventive Recipes For the Kale-Curious


Updated 01/17/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kale Recipes

We've all heard about the bounty of benefits a heaping helping of kale has to offer our stomachs and taste buds, but actually putting the dark, leafy green on your plate is a whole different story. Most of the time people are curious about kale, but they're just not sure how to cook it up. We've taken the hassle and heartache out of the process, and here is our delicious offering: six yummy Read more

Go Green This Thanksgiving With a Jewel-Toned Salad


Updated 01/27/12 1:05 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Kale and Chard Salad With Pomegranates and Hazelnuts

A confession: after an entire season of eating Summer salads, lettuce leaves are feeling a bit tired and passé. So lately, I've been utilizing a bevy of nutrient-rich Winter greens instead. Inspired by the raw and sweet crunch of a brussels sprouts and kale dish, I tossed together medley of red swiss chard, young kale, toasted hazelnuts, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds. With a natural sweetness Read more

From Soups to Smoothies: 7 Ways to Prepare Kale


Updated 11/08/11 3:37 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

7 Healthy Recipes For Eating Kale

Even though kale might be one of the healthiest veggies around — it's packed with vitamin, minerals, and cancer-fighting phytonutrients — it's also incredibly versatile. It's great in soups and smoothies and almost everything in between. Here are seven ways to prepare this hearty, healthy green. Read more

Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad Is Perfect For Fall


Updated 02/24/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad

Generally speaking, I'm more of a salad gal in Summer and a braised greens lover once Fall begins to hit its stride. But recently, I've discovered the best way to reconcile the two: by utilizing dark, leafy brassicas in their raw form, massaging them by hand with a drizzle of Autumn-tinged maple vinaigrette until slightly wilted and tender. Case in point: this shredded brussels sprouts salad, Read more

Kale-icious Chips! DIY or Buy One of These Tasty Bags


Updated 10/20/11 9:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Prepackaged and Homemade Kale Chips

What's not to love about kale? This dark leafy green is in a league of its own in terms of its iron, fiber, and calcium content. Kale also contains the flavonoid called maempferol, which may help prevent ovarian cancer — win! Even better, when baked, kale makes a great chip stand-in for those times when you're craving something savory, salty, and crisp! To help increase your kale intake, here Read more

A Reader Recipe: Kale Slaw With Thai Peanut Dressing


Updated 07/03/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kale Slaw With Peanut Dressing Recipe

This kale slaw will make a healthy alternative to traditional mayo-filled coleslaw at your next Summer barbecue. FitSugar reader Dara8182 posted it in our Healthy Recipe group. This healthy and filling kale slaw is a fabulous alternative to traditional coleslaw. Vitamin-packed kale combined with red cabbage and carrots makes a fantastic side dish for your next cookout. The Thai peanut dressing Read more