The Perfect Snack

Some would argue that kale is the healthiest food EVER. I would not argue against that. Right now, you can easily find it at farmer's markets for cheap. However, consuming it becomes a little bit of an issue. Here are some excellent ways to get kale in your body:




1. Add it to soup! I usually get a bunch during the summer at said farmer's markets, de-rib it, chop it, freeze it, and use it during the winter in my soups.




2. Juice it! If you have a juicer, adding it to fruit juices makes for a great way to get the vitamins K, A, and C in your system.




3. Soak it! Kale can be quite hard, so soaking it really takes the edge off and softens it nicely. Just de-rib it, chop it, and soak in freshly squeezed lemon juice or vinegar (red wine/apple cider/rice) for 24 to 48 hours, then use it in salad. I add red onions, almonds, and some shaved parmesan to mine.


4. Fry it up with some shallots or garlic in olive oil!


5. Kale chips! Okay, this is definitely a food that divides... either you hate them or you love them! I love them! I recently heard on NPR that our bodies love crunchy snacks in particular. So this makes for a nice guilt-free snack!

Ingredients 
1 head kale, washed and thoroughly dried, ribs removed
Olive oil
Sea salt 

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cut kale into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Lay on a baking sheet and spray/drizzle with the olive oil and salt. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until crisp. Enjoy!