5 easy recipes to make with kale

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By now, you’ve likely been exposed to the cult of kale. And if you’re not a convert yet, we get your reservations. When something looks so similar to the lettuce leaves you already know and love, you have to wonder: What’s the big deal?Kale is actually in the same family as cabbage, collards, and Brussels sprouts, but the vegetable’s dark, textured leaves pack an even bigger punch. “Kale is off the charts when it comes to nutrients,” says Ruth Frechman, R.D., a Burbank-based spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A few additional stats:[RELATED1]-Kale is the best green in terms of antioxidants on the ORAC chart—scoring 1,770 units while spinach clocks in at less than 1,500, says Frechman.-It's also a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and cancer-fighting phytonutrients, plus it's high in carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which have been proven to prevent macular degeneration.-Kale has tons of fiber—one cup of this vegetable packs...

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