The past decade has seen a kale explosion of sorts. What was once an uncommon green that could be found in select health food stores and cafes has suddenly become mainstream and trendy. It all started with salads, juices and smoothies - and then took on all kinds of shapes and forms, from pesto to chips and powder.
You won’t be hard pressed to find kale chips on Indian store shelves, either. And many farms in India have started growing it, using aquaponics and other methods. No doubt, it’s a great food to include in your diet: it contains vitamins A, B6, C and K; minerals like calcium, copper, manganese and potassium. Moreover, it is rich in fibre and low in calories and carbohydrates, making it a diabetic and weight-friendly vegetable.
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But it’s not something we, as Indians, have grown up on. While it is cultivated in the subcontinent today, it’s not native to India - which often explains why it’s double the price of palak. Consuming foods native to your region is better in the long run, as these foods are suited to the climate and have more nutritional value. And India has a wide variety of greens that are just as nutritious as kale - and tastier!
1. AMARANTH GREENS
NUTRIENTS: POTASSIUM, IRON, MAGNESIUM, CALCIUM, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN E
Amaranth or rajgira leaves look quite similar to palak or spinach and pack quite a punch, nutrition-wise. They contain a wide range of health-essential nutrients...
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