Agriculture Magazine, June 2020 - Page 9
photo Courtesy Katelyn Anderson
Cooking with kale Katelyn Andersen, MSU Extension Agent
The summer gardens are coming on with a wide variety of produce. Are you growing and buying kale, the nutrient powerhouse? Kale is a dark leafy green that has received more and more attention because it is packed with nutrients! According to NationalKaleDay.org, one cup of raw kale contains just 33 calories, provides 134% of your daily vitamin C needs, provides 684% of your
daily vitamin K needs, provides 204% of vitamin A, and is an excellent source of calcium and iron. Take that, iceberg lettuce! Kale can be grown in a home garden, purchases from your favorite farm stand or purchase at the store. For information on growing, harvesting and selecting kale, please reach out to our office for the kale food fact sheet. After purchase, store kale unwashed in a bag in the coolest part of the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
