Dried Raw Kale Chips … Are They As Good For You As They Say? The answer is “absolutely”! Let’s start by talking about kale. Kale is, pound for pound, calorie for calorie, the most nutrient-dense vegetable on the planet.
Dr. Oz has called it a “superfood” and Whole Foods Market boasts that kale is at the top of its Andes scale. A scale that ranks vegetables based on their nutrient profile. Kale is rich in calcium, vitamin A, C, K, lutein, and iron. It is also rich in sulfur, which helps the body perform many of its functions and reportedly helps fight cancer.
Why raw and dehydrated? Foods labeled “raw” must be dehydrated below 118 degrees. This low temperature allows food to retain its precious enzymes and nutrients that are often lost during traditional cooking methods. So enzymes can make these nutrients more bioavailable. That’s just a fancy way of saying that the nutrients are easy to assimilate and use.
Raw kale chips are becoming increasingly popular and easier to find online and in stores. There are various flavors and I have found one of my favorites to be the vegan cheese flavor. It’s made without cheese, but it tastes like cheese. There’s a combination of sesame tahini, red pepper, and magic that makes these gluten-free treats taste absolutely delicious. You can put them in soups and salads or even in mashed potatoes. For those with a sweet tooth there is a coconut and maple flavor. It sounds unusual, but it is really good. Somehow the flavors work together and I can even convince my friend’s four-year-old to eat them.
Everyone loves to snack and a healthy snack would be the best option. Raw kale chips let you nibble while doing your health a favor.