Did you know that 1 cup of Kale has over 1000% of your daily needs for Vitamin K, over 150% of Vitamin A, 100% of Vitamin C, and 40% of magnesium? With only 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 15% of the daily requirement of calcium and Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), it’s easy to say that Kale is a SUPERFOOD. Kale has been shown to be both an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory!
**Anyone taking anticoagulants such as warfarin should avoid Kale because the high level of Vitamin K may interfere with the drugs. Consult your doctor before adding kale to your diet..
Kale can also be steamed, sautéed with garlic and olive oil, or chopped up into smaller pieces to use as a base for a salad.
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces.
3. Wash and thoroughly dry Kale with a salad spinner.
4. Drizzle Kale with olive oil, garlic, sea salt, and pepper.
5. Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, around 15-17 minutes.