Add to favorites
We've got another edition of food trivia for you today, and we're shifting gears a little. Now that we've talked about fun fall fruits like apples, persimmons, and figs, it's time to take a look at some amazing fall vegetables.
We'll begin with kale, a hardy green whose season can last into the winter.
Fun Fact #1: Kale is a member of the cabbage family, which means that it's related to Brussels sprouts, broccoli, collard greens, cauliflower, and even kohlrabi!
Fun Fact #2: Kale can survive several frosts. In fact, cold growing temperatures can make kale taste sweeter.
Fun Fact #3: Kale is rich in calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
Visit our recipe archive for a collection of fun ways to cook with kale!
References:
- https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/pdf/fact-sheet-kale.pdf
- https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/farm-to-school-toolkit/wa-grown-food-recipe-kit/foodtoolkit/items/vegetables/kale/materials-and-info
- https://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/commodity/kale
Stephanie Ronco has been editing for Food and Health Communications since 2011. She graduated from Colorado College magna cum laude with distinction in Comparative Literature. She was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 2008.
Upcoming Posts
Fun Fruit Trivia: Peaches
August 2022
Could Eating Fish Regularly Raise Your Risk of Skin Cancer?
New Products Available Now
