hail to kale

I'm not sure who is familiar with kale, but let me tell you, this is a SUPER food. Kale is a descendant of wild cabbage and has recently gained a vast amount of attention due to its health benefiting and sulfur-containing phytonutrients. (A fancy word deriving from the greek word phyto meaning plant promoting human health). Very exciting stuff huh? Kale can protect against bladder, breast and ovarian cancer, optimize your cells detoxification, lower cataract risk, promote lung health, protect against Rheumotoid Arthritis, promote maganese-energy production plus antioxidant protection and provide a healthy dose of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium and fiber. WOW! The GIST is..this vegetable is unbelievably healthy and you should eat it. My friend Alex (who I've known since I was a baby) showed me this delicious recipe for kale chips. If you are in the mood for chips, these are a great alternative. You can snack on these all day with zero guilt.

Kale Chips

Timing is crucial for these chips: too long and they taste burned, too short and they are chewy rather than crispy.

4 large leaves kale
olive oil spray (optional)
salt

Preheat the oven to 350F. Wash kale and cut into two-inch pieces. (Try to make the pieces all the same size or they will not cook at the same rate.) Spray a baking sheet with oil and place the pieces of kale on it in a single layer. Spray lightly with oil, if desired, and sprinkle with salt.

Bake for 7 minutes. Turn the chips over and bake for 3-7 more minutes, until crispy and edges just beginning to brown. Cool and eat.

Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 25 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (10% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 22mg Sodium; 1g Fiber. Weight Watchers Core / 0 Points.

These are delicious and nutritious. Hope you all enjoy as much as we did :)

xoxo a.