I feel like as a whole our society focuses a lot more on health and fitness as a means to an end in terms of physical appearance. I'm guilty of this even now! I'm hoping to educate myself--especially before I get settled into the real world--on living a healthy lifestyle as opposed to just doing a diet or fitness regime in the hope I get a hot bod. I'm still hoping for the hot bod, but I'm hoping it comes as a result of healthy eating habits and regular exercises--whether it be getting out more, enjoying the gym, or what have you.
Okay, so can we talk about kale for a minute? Unless you live under a rock or live in a world of junk food, you've heard kale touted as one of those "superfoods." It's up there with almonds (which I'm sadly allergic too), salmon, avocado, etc. I never really understood why though, hence why I'm putting up this infograph for you to reference. I don't know why they list fat and calories as lows... From everything I've read, though, kale is literally crazy good for you. Like from the claims people make, I feel like someone who lives off of this stuff will become a superhuman herself.
Anyhow, I finally bought myself some at the grocery store to use as my "leafy" portion. I usually buy salad mix, but the prices now that I'm paying for myself make me blanch a little. I usually get lettuce or spinach, but I thought I'd try kale this time (I don't eat enough leafy goodness yet to justify buying all three! Someday). Guys I love it. I'm still getting used to the taste raw, but using it in a sautéed mix of veggies and chicken--it tastes delicious. I'm currently making some kale chips, so I'll give you a few recipes to get yourself started. My next attempt will be with salads.
R E C I P E S
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| I couldn't come up with a clever name... |
Ingredients
- Shredded Chicken
- Mushrooms
- 1/2 Cubed Avocado
- Chopped Red & Green Peppers
- Chopped Kale
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- (Optional) Some Mozzarella or Cheddar Cheese
Directions
- Put some olive oil in a pan on medium to high heat and add pepper and salt.
- Cut up mushrooms. (I'm bad, I just use my hands and pull them to pieces!) Add to pan
- Once mushrooms are pretty coated, add in the rest of the ingredients except the chicken and avocado.
- Put a little more olive oil. Add salt & pepper as you like.
- Add shredded chicken.
- Then add avocado.
- Satuée until everything is considerably cooked through.
- Enjoy!
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| I should probably have let it soak in the oil & spices more... |
Ingredients
- Kale leaves
- Olive Oil
- Spices (pepper and salt for me)
Directions
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- In a bowl (or bag) mix kale leaves with olive oil and spices as you like.
- Smooth out on a baking sheet on top of a paper towel.
- Put in oven for 35 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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| IT'S REALLY, REALLY GOOD! |
Ingredients
- Kale
- Ice
- 1 Orange
- 1 Banana
- Some milk
Directions
- Blend kale, milk, and ice first until liquefied
- Add in orange, blend.
- Add in banana, blend.
- Serve & Enjoy!
(Anything I didn't give an amount for--just eyeball to what you like! I don't measure any of it, just use what I'm craving to guide me)
Got any yummy kale recipes?
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