Kale

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2. Kale
3. Kale or borecole is a vegetable with green or purple leaves, in which the central leaves do not form a head. It is considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms of vegetables. Wikipedia
5. Nutrition Facts
   Kale

   Amount Per 1 cup, chopped (67 g)

   Calories 33                                                              % Daily Value*

6. Total Fat 0.6 g	0%
   Saturated fat 0.1 g	0%
   Polyunsaturated fat 0.2 g
   Monounsaturated fat 0 g
   Cholesterol 0 mg	0%
   Sodium 25 mg	1%
   Potassium 329 mg	9%
   Total Carbohydrate 6 g	2%
   Protein 2.9 g	5%

   Vitamin A	133%	Vitamin C	134%
   Calcium	10%	Iron	5%
   Vitamin D	0%	Vitamin B-6	10%
   Vitamin B-12	0%	Magnesium	7%

   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Sources include: USDA

Dear Fred,

When I was a teenager I ordered a great big book from the USDA detailing The Complete Nutritional Analysis of EVERY FOOD UNDER THE SUN.

I was amazed at the nutritiousness of kale across a wide spectrum - vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Plus...

This side of legumes, kale is one of the plant world's chief sources of protein. 

And it's easy to grow - even winters over in many places.

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It's great that we're discovering ways to make kids like vegetables!

Why These Kids Love Kale

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2014/11/npr-why-these-kids-love-kale.html

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I appreciate that you're ripe for a writing break but I do look forward to your getting back in the saddle.

Pax tecum

Alan

On Sat, Nov 15, 2014 at 10:37 AM, Fred Owens <froghospital911@gmail.com> wrote:

we live in Kale Nation

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