Kale is Amazing & Why YOU Should Eat It (BONUS RECIPE!)

[@ninjastellar]

Videos like these are soo important. People spend a lot of time on yt and making content like this is needed as PROPER nutrition info is lacking everywhere. Thank you! Keep it up 😄

[@Simnettnutrition]

Oh great thank you! Yes sometimes is disheartening seeing the crap that goes viral, but then I remember all the people I am helping and I am motivated again. :D

[@JeffForssell]

@siwuz84 He did point out that other greens (like spinach) have oxalic acid which can be problematic. Hard to respect that you say " He never ever informed his viewers about the potential risks ..." when he did that. Maybe your strong antiveggie bias made it difficult for you to hear. That might prevent you from hearing things that could be good to know. If your nutritional beliefs fail you in the future, remember the alternatives.

[@JeffForssell]

@siwuz84 there are always alternatives. Well balanced for who? Some perspectives you might consider: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH6xYo2llMhqlaM

[@JeffForssell]

@siwuz84 I agree that "vegan" does not really describe a diet, more what one DOESN'T eat. Coca cola and potato chips is vegan, but hardly healthy. I eat "whole food plant based, low SOS (salt oil sugar)" and try to include fermented stuff like sauerkraut, combucha and bread and a big portion of what I eat is cooked. Some people say that meat was what allowed us to develop our brains, but I find that the discovery that we've been cooking much longer than previously thought supports that COOKING was the big change that helped us get the nutrition/energy needed. (It could let us get MORE out of plants and also make meat, which in raw form is not very tempting for herbivores like us :-), into something we could eat) There are 10 times as many cells in (the bacteria) in our gut than in the rest of our entire body. They make many essential things that we need to be healthy (for immun system) and happy (for our hormones). They can and do use fiber. Smoothies can have many advantages, but one disadvantage is that least nourishment is left for the bacteria! I don't know if you checked kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH6xYo2llMhqlaM , but you haven't mentioned it. It is about a lot of different signs that we are basically herbivores. Several things in it were new for me. Please give it a look and if you find errors point them out. Otherwise embrace the herbivore sides of yourself! :-)

[@JeffForssell]

@siwuz84 The human body is amazingly able to adjust to so many different situations. Though I think that most people think that humans used more animal stuff than we did historically (and prehistorically), I'm thankful that humans have been able to eat meat in difficult situations, esp far from the equator, but that doesn't make it the best food (though it is better than nothing when you're starving). You continue to write "We are omnivores after all,". Have you checked the video I linked to? I hope you will. Do you see any errors in it? I have during some periods eaten raw eggs, gone back to "real butter" and haven't felt any radical changes in how I feel. I've basically been able to "eat anything" most of my life without any acute problems. I do feel that the changeover to whole plantbased food was an important part of being able to get my weight down where I wanted (From BMI 26 to around 21-22) without any calorie counting, portion control, hunger. (Though eating connected to emotional stress is a very important factor). Glad that you feeling good on what you are eating. Glad that there is the whole plant road for you to try if things change for you. The most common death type in US is heart attack. Unfortunately there are many people that feel fine and have (so called) "normal" levels of colesterol etc. but have a intense heart attack that kills them, before they can try changing their diet. "They arent good at all for my digestion" What happens?

[@LoveCarol]

as a young farmer i LOVE how in-depth you go about the nutrition facts in these videos!! i love this series 💚💚💚

[@InfiniteeScones]

Cocoa’s paw reaching out and grabbing you out of the corner of the shot was hilarious. Love that cat.

[@Simnettnutrition]

He is always watching.. :p

[@nfamoudou]

It was the cutest thing ever!

[@moonxshakti]

@@nfamoudou best part of a great video

[@Divya736]

I missed it! :(

[@Einteil_]

@@Divya736 12:12

[@lizziedripping71]

My grandad used to grow kale to feed the cows. They thrived on it & so do I with a kale, banana, ginger smoothie every morning 👍

[@carieyounginsurance]

Ooo I’m going to try that for my shake! Thanks

[@gogurletc8170]

Sounds good

[@Fallout3131]

Every day I have Ginger, Kale, Spinach, Bannana, Lemon, Cucumber, Chia Seeds and Celery in a shake, makes me feel awesome

[@DJPacoRamirez]

@Ryan nice, I have wulnut milk, kale, dandelion, seamoss, mangos, strawberry, burdock, bladderwrack, hempseeds. Full of protein and full of energy

[@HenchHerbivore]

Kale is my main go-to crucifer. I eat it most days! 👊💥

[@Klabautzerbebbi]

I like that you're educating about known and maybe not so well known vegetables. It's always more motivating to try new things if one has some knowledge about it😊 Thank you for your work Derek!

[@benoit252]

You should do a video about Tempeh or Nutritional Yeast

[@Simnettnutrition]

Yes and Yes. Great ideas! Tempeh or soy?

[@terseandtiny1746]

@@Simnettnutrition I'd say both.

[@caseyburger9864]

All of the above!

[@Princessoftheunicorns]

@@Simnettnutrition do a fermented foods video - you can put sauerkraut, Kim chi and kombucha together. I would do it, but you are the you tube expert :) :)

[@onlooker4564]

@@Simnettnutrition both...

[@tyronemulcahy]

In the UK the Italian kale is known as cavolo nero literally translated to black cabbage. The best of the bunch taste wise.. At least I think so.

[@MarieJohnson]

Our vegan fam loves kale in Sweet Potato White Bean Soups best! Kale salads are sooo satisfying with a creamy dressing too! I'll def be trying out this recipe! Obviously, my vegan kids love kale chips too!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Yes you know all the secrets! I will have to do more soups with it.

[@broj2371]

Recipe, please? Sounds great!

[@hannahharrelson5703]

Omg that soup sounds great 😯

[@christiebvr]

We’d love the recipe! Sweet potato, white bean soup with kale? Yes, please!

[@Thebrownsfamily5]

@@christiebvr yop

[@guintar6661]

I always put kale in my soup, makes it so much easier to eat!

[@consciousobserver629]

Kale is beautiful in soup! I pretty much add a big bunch of kale at the end of every one-pot meal I'm making.

[@pamelavance648]

2 big handfuls kale Large glass of water 1 banana 1 cup frozen mango Blend enjoy Yum less green taste compared to spinach

[@legohandsliz]

I think "appetizing" is relative. That beautiful bowl of greens looked amazing to me, especially because I know how tasty massaged & dressed kale is and how good it makes me feel. 👍🏻

[@rootedinplants]

KALE YEAH!!! I love adding kale in smoothies, acai bowls, soups, my coconut curry! There so many ways to implement this goddess creation.

[@zacharycain8914]

Worth noting: kale was #3 on this year's Environmental Working Group's "Dirty Dozen", meaning conventionally grown kale is super high in pesticides. Best to get organic

[@Simnettnutrition]

Yes or wash it really well!

[@debbiehenri7170]

Even better, try to grow your own. At least you're in control of how organic it really is.

[@baohoainguyen]

Still much lower pesticides than eating animals, which bioconcentrate the pesticides they consume from grains and soybeans.

[@nsorrentino5]

@@baohoainguyen really? That's why organic everything

[@Toaster-v1z]

Kale salad is my favorite. Massage it with some salt, lemon juice, and avocado. Top with sesame seeds and chickpeas and you have an entire meal.

[@carolcornelius6899]

Derek, I made this recipe last night and I'm totally hooked!!! This will be a "go to" for me every week. The dressing is so addictive and I can use it on many other salads. I really enjoy you and Crystal! You two are funny and authentic. I love to cook and sometimes get stuck on the same things all the time, so always good to get new vegan ideas! Thanks again! :-)

[@livingfree2333]

Love this series! We are learning so much. "Massage your kale" on a T-shirt??? More Coco please...the paw was adorable. Thanks Derek!

[@suerizzo2272]

"Massage your kale" I would definitely rock that shirt, and if someone understood, they would probably be a vegan.... .

[@jaegerthegoblin]

Made a whole head of kale/couple bananas/a sweet potato & coconut almond milk smoothie by the time this was over & it's awesome!

[@littleDainolf]

Kale together with walnuts is amazing. So good I eat it almost everyday.

[@kikik123kiki6]

How to mix it ?

[@Softestpretzel]

Baked kale with chick peas and butternut squash 👍

[@Simnettnutrition]

Ohh that sounds good. I've never baked it except for kale chips.

[@nathannicholson1736]

Absolutely my favorite salad . . . Add cherry tomatoes, onion, hemp seed, pumpkin seed and sunflower seeds. You should do a video about beans . . . Black, pinto, kidney, navy etc. Thanks for the video, very entertaining.

[@arielmartin6473]

I’ve been watching for about 8 months and I still get excited when I see you upload... good stuff man

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks so much! That means I am keeping you entertained. :D

[@wfhalsey1]

I usually don't strip the leaves from Lacinato kale stems since it is pretty tender. But if you do, definitely freeze the stems to add to your smoothies! It functions like ice and it is free, just like strawberry tops.

[@tarathornhil1554]

Hey there Derek! Hope your having a fabulous day. Thanks for all your hard work! So informative!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Hey right back at you! I am so far. It was a late night, but I woke up and put the video live and am reading some nice comments. Pretty good day so far. Sunny outside too!

[@suugaberry6426]

12:14 that's so cute. Love the editing and the comedic bits.

[@Chris-MusicTheoryAndFretboard]

Kale's calcium bioavailability is better than dairy, too. Maybe you say that in the video... I just started.

[@TheMonsterReapz]

@Paras finn lol vegans eat loads of thiamine

[@Silver-Freddy]

we don't have bacteria in our stomach like herbivores do, which is needed to break down fiber. We only have bacteria our gut, like many apex predators. GG vegans

[@Silver-Freddy]

@Cthulhu According to whom? XD That statistic is smelly like it came out of your ass. BTW what's a cranist? An all cranberry diet? You misspelled the punchline XD

[@Silver-Freddy]

@Cthulhu This study certainly covered many people but it is not really accurate since the average person is not healthy. Certainly, a vegan diet is better than a processed food heavy diet. Fiber has benefits and it has cons, as does any non-essential nutrient. Again, we don't have the necessary bacteria to turn fiber into fat as ruminants can. Being in ketosis, however, grants the same benefits as fiber. There are no studies outright comparing a ketogenic diet to a vegan diet, unfortunately, but one can simply research both the benefits of fiber and ketosis to see the similarities. Science will always be behind because it aims to be precise and truthful so as an ex-vegan, I have no choice but to trust my own biofeedback. I've tried veganism for 2 years and now carnivore. Can you say the same?

[@Silver-Freddy]

@Cthulhu You're gonna have to find it for me because last time I checked we pass it out. Even soluble fiber isn't digestible, it only soaks up water and turns into a gel-like substance, useful for passing toxins through and out the digestive tract. That's interesting, was the meat grass-fed/no antibiotics? Did you it eat raw, lightly cooked, or well done? Diarrhea makes sense because the stomach flora always have to adjust to large dietary changes but a fever is surprising. It doesn't make sense to get a fever unless perhaps you've developed some kind of allergy to meat. A fever isn't something I can pinpoint with any certainty though, unfortunately.

[@SirDBee]

LOVING this new video theme where you focus on one thing. Add a simple and quick recipe at the end. Great work mate! I’m currently trying to evolve my plant based lifestyle to less frozen veggies and more actual fresh stuff, so things like this are crazy helpful!

[@TheTheSuppp]

Fun fact - I live in Russia and you CAN'T buy the so called Russian kale😭😭, this is my major problem - not enough greens on the market in small towns. The situation is slightly better in summer when local babushkas start growing things in their garden. Other then that - you're pretty much left with spinach, arugula and salad leaves throughout late autumn, winter and spring. I was wondering if there are any equally nutritious substitutes for kale. Anyway, Derek, thanks a lot. If I am able to get my hands on some kale seeds, I'll try planting it in my godmother's garden🌱

[@jmarie6344]

Alena .Zubritckaia you should try planting it! I live in the north east USA and it’s pretty cool here but kale grows very well in my back yard and it’s quite easy to care for :-)

[@Simnettnutrition]

That is crazy. That so often happens with exports. Collard greens is another great one. Russia has always fascinated me, I would love to visit one day. I know they love their pull-ups over there.

[@TheTheSuppp]

@@jmarie6344 thanks a lot! I'll definitely try. live in a place where we have really harsh winters but very hot summers as well. It looks like Texas in summer) So things grow quite nicely. We grow apricots, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, apples, pears, blackberries, watermelons and so on and so on. We can grow a fantastic variety of plants, but they're not a staple in the local diet because people are not rich in the least and tend to choose more "filling" or cheap veggies like potatoes, carrots and cabbage. And literally nobody eats greens. I was buying arugula the other day and it cost like 1.5 american dollars. The girl at the checkout asked me if I knew for sure what it was, because most people confuse it with parsley (40 cents). We are not a green eating nation, apparently 😅

[@TheTheSuppp]

@@Simnettnutrition and I've always dreamed about visiting Canada. What a funny world we live in. Oh boy, pull ups are like an entire separate kind of sport here. I don't know how it is in Canada, but we have pull up bars in every little neighborhood next to playgrounds. And just like you, a lot of sporty men can't walk past a pull up bar without doing a couple 😅

[@samstruyven2299]

Spinach has relatively similar antioxydant contents to kale, for many anticancer compounds it actually systematically outperforms kale according to research shared on nutrition facts. So if you can get that and have kale in season, it's not too bad.

[@veganhomeschoolmom]

Loved the information, history, nutrients, etc. How I've fixed kale. Massage with a little olive oil, avocado, lemon & salt. Add chopped red onion, jalapeno (no seeds), and stir in some cherry type tomatoes(halved). We have this as a traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas salad. Yum...!!! give it a try. Let me know if you like it. :) Store in the fridge...even better the next day.

[@wanderinggoblyn6950]

Love your sense of humor with the little drunk skit ! Lmao. Keep up the good work :)

[@mellybear07]

Wandering Goblyn lol hilarious!!😂😂

[@daniellaemily6344]

that was my favourite part of the video for sure. super funny!

[@radmoonable]

I am so happy that you brought up the health issues also. So many of the so called healthy experts talk about some or other plant as if they are the solution to all health issues and ignore the negative aspects of that plant.

[@mariaangelova8275]

I guess I'm lucky because I love kale!!!! I just cooked some lentils with kale!!

[@Ali-on5fp]

You bring the basics back to veganism... eating whole, plant based foods. But you make it delicious! Thank you so so much for your hard work and time. I’ve been vegan for 7 years and you teach me more every time! 😍

[@SonictheHedgehogInRealLife]

People saying raw kale is disgusting I actually like it

[@MuchFaith5512]

Me too ❤

[@elenavalentino3889]

The best explanation of goitrogens I’ve ever heard and I’ve had thyroid issues for 20 years. Thanks!

[@demolitionist42]

Perfect video as I just made a kale salad with sweet potato and tempeh

[@WDude4k]

Just wanted to say thanks for the free meal planner! I've always struggled with going full vegan due to things like .... cooking. Seeing your simple layout for building meals has been a huge help in changing my mindset from "Holy cow, look at that stack of fruits and veggies! This is going to take hours." to like "Ya. I could throw something together in a few minutes." Really appreciate it!

[@aleenr4425]

Baby kale is also another easy to digest option, that’s what my digestive system prefers lol! 🥬

[@jayyyzeee6409]

When I was a new vegan, I massaged my kale and loved it like that, but eventually learned to like it without massaging. However, I'm going to go back to massaging it because I think it would be easier to eat more, so thanks for reminding me! My kale dressing always includes: apple cider vinegar, miso paste, tamari, olive oil, and nutritional yeast. Sometimes I like to add other vinegars like coconut, banana, or ume vinegar. I also like to top it with chickpeas, avocado, pumpkin seeds and/or sunflower seeds. One of my two go-to salads!

[@tanyacorbin1292]

I have to try eating more Kale. I only like spinach. You can hide spinach in any and everything and never know. :-) You should do a video on health foods that you love, but isnt available to you.

[@oldscoolgaming.5040]

I ate kale for the first time today, I just chopped it up, mixed it with a bunch of other veg like tomato, lettuce mushrooms etc. Mixed it with a little rice, and a few herbs and spice. and it was awesome.

[@Anni_eats_plants]

Nice T-Shirt and of course nice Video as always! 😊😃

[@khristiana4ever]

I had a massaged kale salad for lunch today, along with many other veggies, and it was amazing. I love eating my kale this way. People at work think I'm weird because I'll bring in my kale in a large freezer storage bag and squeeze it on my lunch break HA! Greens for the win.

[@cindygagnier2250]

Well, you got me wanted to buy some kale now!! Nice job.

[@celiaathanasiatheodosopoul8410]

I really really like the fact that you are searching and you're sure of what you're saying...

[@Barcenas.cessar]

Massaging the kale is a game changer! I wish a knew that sooner :)

[@sharons11157]

I use avocados and lemon pepper instead of dressing. And also seeds like pumpkin and sunflower. So good!

[@Clarityandwisdom33]

These videos are fantastic! I never even heard of messaging kale before and it is a great alternative to cooking! Plus you both are so funny! Thanks for doing this research for us too👍

[@marcfredette7328]

My suggestions for the next food : buckwheat, tahini and sesame, peanut butter, raw cacao, winter squash (butternut and co), beets

[@YazzyYaz1910]

This is a great series Derek! And upping your editing game too! 👍🏻💪🏻 Looking forward to more videos! Thank you

[@peteryyz43]

Simplicity itself:This is just a pure genius recipe. I've made this so many times and it's just delicious.

[@serhii_dovhan]

1:25 lol. Awesome video, Derek! Loving these food series

[@jacquelinemejia4307]

You can massage mashed garlic, avocado, lemon juice and salt. Delicious!

[@rosemariewolfrey9748]

Really enjoying these videos! Planning on trying the kale recipe this week that you shared

[@z4neflo]

The consistency of the tahini is healthy crazy cool approved

[@Simnettnutrition]

YES! You have no idea how many stores I went to to get good tahini for this video. I found one brand I liked and the store stopped carrying it. All the stuff we get around here is so gritty and dry. What is up with that? How is it that the Middle East are the only ones who know how to grind sesame seeds properly?

[@leejohnston3633]

@@Simnettnutrition I cant find tahini anywhere in my city

[@tadasmajeris]

@@leejohnston3633 you could try to make your own

[@sfmarckx]

I like to wash and chop a bunch of kale and keep it in a container in the refrigerator to add to soups, make a quick salad, or whatever. A lot of the good compounds in kale are produced from a chemical reaction between the enzimes and other parts of kale when it is crushed, so the massaging actually helps it to be even better for you. The enzimes are destroyed by heat though, so it is good to crush or massage it and give it some time for that reaction to happen before heating it in soup or a stir fry. Thank you for your inspiring videos!

[@stefanspinu8784]

I'm curious why at least 4 people dislike this video... great job, bud!!

[@kyledonnelly2411]

Duuuude. The last 3 weeks. You've been answering questions I have had in my mind, with videos either next day or same day. Spooky. Breaking up with coffee, and how to get more kale in with cooking methods. Madness. Your my hero Derek. Keep it up. If you had doubts about making a kale video or it being helpful then you came to the right decision, as it very much was.

[@meismeems1]

So yummy, thanks for so much info Derek! I love to freeze kale, it breaks down the toughness nicely, and keeps it from going yellow, too. I'll have to use those stalks in soup, better than tossing them in the compost. I love this new food series!!

[@princeericdemera]

Hey bro, all the way from the Bahamas 🇧🇸 great recipe , l enjoyed it.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you bro! I’ve always wanted to visit the Bahamas. I’ve been to Barbados, but I would love to see the Bahamas! I bet the fruit there is amazing.

[@deepdesai2021]

Thanks for the awesome information. Would love to see the Oil free Kale chips recipe!

[@ShenZA6]

Deep Desai Im interested on that too

[@jhadesdev9576]

What an awesome idea, i think this is what is missing: simple ideas that people can do everyday,not complicated recipes. Even the so called quick and easy cookbooks are too elaborate. I will definitively try it 👍👍👍

[@ScarecrOmega]

Looks like im loading up on kale next grocery haul.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Yay these videos are working!

[@raincoatesbeauty]

just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos! there are lots of nutrition videos out there but so many are so boring and the person is just talking. But you put in the extra time and effort of making it more dynamic and entertaining! love this series!

[@67Bigsby]

Thank you for all the great content... It is very inspirational!

[@amRaider95]

I like to use the stems, they have alot of nutrients and are filled with water, giving a nice crunch to the dish. After de-stemming, cut all the stems into small pieces and add them to the leaves. Tastes great!

[@irisrodriguez2726]

Love your informative videos! Keep it up! 🤗

[@mollygrace3068]

I like this series, because it can get so easy to get caught up in macros and not eat a lot food, because of the carbs. But really, food is so much more than macros, and we need to pay attention to those micronutrients as well.

[@carolila]

Love kale! Thank you for the salad idea. Please review soy or chickpeas next.

[@jenniferbassfirstchannel]

I grew collard greens and cantaloupe and I grew spinach the best stuff nothing better than fresh fruit and vegetables I did tomatoes my mom and dad and husband and I had a huge harvest this year ! Tomatoes are the best off the vine! We grew corn too best ever food and the cantaloupe was so good juicy it literally was like nothing I’ve ever tasted before heavenly tasting! Never have tried growing kale thanks for the next year garden idea! 😀

[@barrettKiwi]

Steamed kale is my favourite! I could eat just that all day 😅

[@ByDesign333]

I eat it daily...from my garden...chopped fine raw...heard that cooking destroys most of sulphorafane(spel?)...stopped my roasting it...needs to be crushed like garlic for best health benefit to be maximized...TY, Learned alotttt! Also will soon ferment some for probiotic values...with organic cabbage etc vegetables ixed in.

[@robin.farrell2339]

super cute and well done vid - thanks for what you are doing!!

[@edolan3726]

Love the history of kale I’ve been incorporating it in my diet, mostly in drinks. Love this recipe!

[@sarabarryavon]

Derek, are there any differences in nutrition between baby kale and "full size" kale? Thanks for the awesome video. I will definitely massage my kale salad next time!

[@LoveCarol]

honestly i was skeptical about the tahini dressing recipe but i just made it for lunch to top a stir fry and HOLY MOLY it’s good!!

[@TreborSelt]

Anyone else addicted to raw, red onion and garlic with their kale salads?! 😎🌱🌦

[@Simnettnutrition]

yum!

[@debbiehenri7170]

Have you tried growing & using Wild Garlic? That's a super-tasting weed local to me, grows in shady, damp locations and spreads well. I pick leaves from early April through June and use them cooked or raw. The seeds are edible and can be mixed in/rolled onto bread dough. The bulbs are mild flavoured, much better for those of us who don't care for the more pungent supermarket type. I know the bulbs can be roasted and stored in oil, but don't know of a suitable oil-free way of storing them. Will have to start experimenting there!

[@christophermichaelft]

I absolutely this new series! Been watching your videos for a few years now and share them often. I would love to see a video on the superfruits of the world, like acai, gogi, elderberries and or exotic fruits not commonly eating like jackfruit, dragonfruit. Thank you for all that you do to help others!

[@jotamaran7557]

I am jealous. Where I live in Germany you can just buy one variety of frozen kale. Maybe I should go to the farmers market more often and see if I am lucky.

[@Simnettnutrition]

You could try to grow it yourself!!?

[@MickyELee]

I noticed Korean recipes massage vegetables with some salt. It extracts that bitter liquid better. I do with julienned root veggies like carrots, daikon, and parsnips. Later, you can pour off the liquid.

[@Mrfatfingerz]

Ahh I knew it would be kael! Blueberries next week? Big up!

[@Simnettnutrition]

You read my mind... or just know the foods I like. ;)

[@lifeisgood1700]

@@Simnettnutrition wild blueberries

[@JoeMama59031]

@@Simnettnutrition Been on a kick of stuffing baked sweet potatoes with blueberries

[@tadasmajeris]

Canada has some good blueberries. I bought their export couple times, they're legit! really dark blue... not like the UK big ones where blue is only the skin

[@Mrfatfingerz]

@@Simnettnutrition haa yea I know what food you like! I've got a daily blueberry habit. Got some growing at home this year - should be all good. Really like the videos mate! Keep doin what ur doin!

[@PaulaRodriguez-oh9lo]

These videos about super foods are very educational and funny! What about dates for next week? Love your videos :)

[@samsvalander2719]

Love theese series!! I would love to see oats. I eat like 2 bags a week so i hope they are good😂

[@downbntout]

Sam Svalander When I read about how much glyphosate is in oats, which is sprayed on merely for uniform drying, I went to 25-pound bags of whole organic oats cooked in my instapot. Looks like wheat berries, tastes deeelish

[@chantalsutherland4629]

I absolutely love kale. I’m from Canada where you know you can buy it all year long. I’m living in Germany right now and to my surprise you can only buy it through the winter! So all summer long I dream of kale 😍

[@jesusfan3151]

Broccoli, please☺️ next video on nutritional facts

[@rowenaanderson3739]

Derek's kale de-stemming trick was needed a long time ago in my life...

[@MyNononono]

Next to weed, Kale is my favorite Green 😎🙌

[@Simnettnutrition]

;)

[@TheUtuber999]

Dandelion?

[@Haliotro]

How about we stop trying to make weed appear cool and harmless?

[@justinbrantley220]

I bought a pack of mixed kale seeds and all of them grew all winter even my dino kale. Kale is awesome and thanks for the info

[@Simnettnutrition]

First!

[@dylanlemay7088]

Derek - throw a bit of turmeric and black pepper in that dressing for some color (and added benefits). I make a similar dressing with a touch of sriracha as well!

[@GeneralTrusty]

lol. i am digging the food series videos Derek! i actually learned new things about kale. :D also, i think that lacinato is pronounced "lah-sin-ah-toh". www.pronouncekiwi.com/Lacinato%20kale much love. ;)

[@hannahharrelson5703]

Dude, I love this series, as well as the demonstrative skits 😆

[@landerhendrickx3522]

*Kale addicts browsing the internet for iodine rich foods in their region*

[@mikeskylark1594]

Just sprinkle some seaweed on top: www.limafood.com/en-gb/product/salade-du-pecheur-flakes-shaker 2 teaspoons gives you 150mcg of RDA for iodine! :)

[@AnyaIzmailova]

Dino kale is definitely my favorite. I usually just rinse it w/ boiling water straight from the kettle while holding the kale leaves by their stems, so that I don't burn my fingers (ouch)), then "squeeze-massage" salt into it w/ my fingertips, & then add it to my daily salads. Add some avocado & other favorite greens (red leaf lettuce, brocolli, frisee lettiuce, spinach) & veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, red cabbage), w/ the final ingredient being warmed up chickpeas, & find that no dressing is required (avocado makes for a perfect creamy dressing). Thank you for giving us a brief history of kale; I found it super interesting. Another great thing I learned from your video is that the darker/greener the kale , the more nurtitious it is. Oh, and lately I've also been using date juice (by leaving the date flesh in the boiled water for about 10 mins) in lieu of maple syrup to mix w/ other ingredients to make sauces. Peanut butter sauce made from stiring slightly warmed up in the pan garlic & aminos, then mixed in w/ the date "juice" (or maple syrup/coconut sugar) & peanut butter straight from one of those machines that squeeze your peanuts (w/no added salt & oil), salt & optional Bragg's apple cider vinegar is pretty tasty.

[@orteot448]

I remember telling someone that kale needs to be massage lmao, she look at me like I was crazy😅

[@TheyCallTheWindMariah]

One thing I do with the stems is simmer them for a few minutes with water, and steep it like tea with with lemon balm, lemon juice, and fresh ginger. Add agave or coconut sugar to taste!

[@ScarecrOmega]

12:12 - LMAO, Coco is hilarious

[@9lives2008]

Just pet Coco,he's a good 🐱

[@austin2842]

My favorite is greens and beans, with kale and white beans. Looks and tastes great.

[@sidneyhaugen5029]

In the Netherlands (and I assume in Afrikaans, too) we still call it "boerenkool", which translates to peasants/farmers cabbage:)

[@Simnettnutrition]

That is so cool!

[@nomiss1015]

In Germany we just call it "green cabbage".. That's just how Germans roll I guess:D

[@lisaranika]

So you literally had me go to the store to get kale after watching this! I have never had a kale salad before today....not a big kale fan. I made a big salad with kale, Gardein chicken strips, hemp hearts and Dr G’s Caesar dressing.........so good! Thank you 😊

[@esweg]

Thank you Derrick! Also what are your thoughts on Spirulina?

[@velvinbirkley918]

Yes I love blending my green vegetables and fruit smoothies I’ve lost 82 pounds in 5 months doing this

[@Ride-sq6xg]

What can be more sexy then a guy talking about kale while wearing a “for the animals” t-shirt?