Author Topic: The most nutrient dense, healthiest food in the world (Read 8798 times)

Boost · « **on:** May 02, 2009, 03:24:00 PM »

Kale
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-Cancer

The most nutrient dense food in the world by a landslide

Are you eating heaps of it?

FREAKgeek · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2009, 03:32:20 PM »

It should have a showdown with spinach.

JasonH · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2009, 03:34:52 AM »

You would need to eat a lot of kale just to get your 100g worth.

Seijuro · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2009, 04:17:50 AM »

Quote from: Boost on May 02, 2009, 03:24:00 PM

Kale
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-Cancer

The most nutrient dense food in the world by a landslide

Are you eating heaps of it?

great. Easy to eat 300gr

Princess L · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2009, 10:04:34 AM »

Any recipes?
Seems like a very tough leaf $:-\$

Migs?

Migs · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2009, 08:55:09 PM »

kale is good. Somewhat peppery in taste. It is very fibrous and doesn't cook down like greens or spinack. It basically will hold it's shape. Chopped up it goes really well with tuscan soup, or spanish chorizo-potato and kale soup. I can see if i can find a recipe from my stuff. I need to organize them. Also you will normally discard the stem and ribs.

coltrane · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2009, 08:04:53 AM »

I eat a lot of Kale. Awesome food.

ALso good are mustard greens, spinach, and endive. I'd classify these as superfoods.

Cook them up in a little olive oil and some minced garlic in a pot. Absolutely delicious.

paulsed1 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2009, 09:47:07 PM »

OK to eat raw? I generally don't cook my veggies.

benchthis · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2009, 12:12:03 AM »

flax seed = awesome

Dredlock Rasta · « **Reply #9 on:** May 07, 2009, 05:07:13 AM »

Question, does it make a difference nutrition wise if you cook spinach or not?

Migs · « **Reply #10 on:** May 07, 2009, 01:43:16 PM »

best way to cook spinach is to quickly sautee it with a dash of olive oil, a touch of water or steam it. Don't boil it down or over cook it.

coltrane · « **Reply #11 on:** May 08, 2009, 06:36:17 AM »

Quote from: Migs on May 07, 2009, 01:43:16 PM

best way to cook spinach is to quickly sautee it with a dash of olive oil, a touch of water or steam it. Don't boil it down or over cook it.

true. Takes only a few seconds to a minute for it to whittle itself up in the pan...

Princess L · « **Reply #12 on:** May 08, 2009, 06:56:36 AM »

Quote from: Dredlock Rasta on May 07, 2009, 05:07:13 AM

Question, does it make a difference nutrition wise if you cook spinach or not?

Some of the nutrients are degraded in the cooking process while others are made more available for the body to absorb.

coltrane · « **Reply #13 on:** May 08, 2009, 07:52:57 AM »

I keep tubs of greens (spinach, kale, turnip etc) in the fridge, and at meal time just grab a handful and eat it.. no dressing etc.. no plate.. easy.

Princess L · « **Reply #14 on:** May 08, 2009, 07:59:57 AM »

Quote from: coltrane on May 08, 2009, 07:52:57 AM

I keep tubs of greens (spinach, kale, turnip etc) in the fridge, and at meal time just grab a handful and eat it.. no dressing etc.. no plate.. easy.

What are you? a rabbit?

coltrane · « **Reply #15 on:** May 08, 2009, 08:12:59 AM »

Quote from: Princess L on May 08, 2009, 07:59:57 AM

What are you? a rabbit?

perhaps. A healthy one however.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #16 on:** May 08, 2009, 08:21:15 AM »

Quote from: Princess L on May 08, 2009, 07:59:57 AM

What are you? a rabbit?

That made me L O L

Fatpanda · « **Reply #17 on:** May 08, 2009, 09:09:34 AM »

Quote from: Princess L on May 08, 2009, 07:59:57 AM

What are you? a rabbit?

hungry i'd imagine.

Montague · « **Reply #18 on:** May 08, 2009, 11:45:16 AM »

Quote from: Princess L on May 08, 2009, 06:56:36 AM

Some of the nutrients are degraded in the cooking process while others are made more available for the body to absorb.

Am I correct in presuming the same about broccoli?

tbombz · « **Reply #19 on:** May 08, 2009, 12:00:38 PM »

Quote from: coltrane on May 08, 2009, 07:52:57 AM

I keep tubs of greens (spinach, kale, turnip etc) in the fridge, and at meal time just grab a handful and eat it.. no dressing etc.. no plate.. easy.

i do the same!

Migs · « **Reply #20 on:** May 09, 2009, 08:39:08 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on May 08, 2009, 07:59:57 AM

What are you? a rabbit?

rofl

Migs · « **Reply #21 on:** May 09, 2009, 08:39:49 PM »

Quote from: Montague on May 08, 2009, 11:45:16 AM

Am I correct in presuming the same about broccoli?

basically any veg

Princess L · « **Reply #22 on:** May 10, 2009, 07:42:07 AM »

Quote from: Montague on May 08, 2009, 11:45:16 AM

Am I correct in presuming the same about broccoli?

Yes. Slightly steamed veggies break down some of the fibers that inhibit absorption of some nutrients. On the other hand, some are degraded in the cooking process. The fact that "we" tend to eat more of these good veggies than the average couch potato American, we're probably making up for any shortfall that "studies" show. I know I can eat boatloads of steamed spinach or broccoli, but only small amounts of raw.

Montague · « **Reply #23 on:** May 10, 2009, 07:50:54 AM »

Quote from: Migs on May 09, 2009, 08:39:49 PM

basically any veg

Quote from: Princess L on May 10, 2009, 07:42:07 AM

Yes. Slightly steamed veggies break down some of the fibers that inhibit absorption of some nutrients. On the other hand, some are degraded in the cooking process. The fact that "we" tend to eat more of these good veggies than the average couch potato American, we're probably making up for any shortfall that "studies" show. I know I can eat boatloads of steamed spinach or broccoli, but only small amounts of raw.

Okay.
Thanks for the info.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #24 on:** May 10, 2009, 07:12:55 PM »