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Post by Mumsey on Jul 17, 2015 8:23:27 GMT -5
So I read this morning that kale eaten in large quantities and/or daily can build up metals in the body, apparently because leafy veggies tend to suck these up from the soil. I'm certain it depends on metals present in any given soil.
Should we be concerned about this? I wonder if it is mostly for commercially grown greens vs. those we grow ourselves.
If it ain't one thing, it's another. Super food, not a super food? Every fad ends up being baloney at some point it seems.
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Post by restless on Jul 17, 2015 8:34:02 GMT -5
Are you talking about the article on Mother Jones? The people with those symptoms in the article were eating extreme quantities of kale and cabbage and drinking a lot of juice made from these vegetables. A normal, balanced diet including kale and cabbage as well as other fruits and vegetables is probably a better idea.
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Post by desertwoman on Jul 17, 2015 8:34:58 GMT -5
I've never heard of that. Checked with hubby- he never has either. Which site did you read this at? Would love to see what they have to say.
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Post by desertwoman on Jul 17, 2015 8:40:34 GMT -5
Just typed over restless. What she says is good. I have eaten 2-3 cups (raw) of kale daily in smoothies and str fry or in salads for years with no problems, along with other fruits and veggies.
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Post by Mumsey on Jul 17, 2015 9:25:28 GMT -5
Can't find the article now, it was on the yahoo home page, and it changes every 5 minutes it seems. Most of the crap on there is just that, crap. I imagine one would have to consume HUGE quantities to have ill effects.
I will continue to try to like kale! Tried pulverizing it in blender, blah! Probably need to invest in a decent juicer.
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Post by restless on Jul 17, 2015 9:30:35 GMT -5
Here is the article I saw: www.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2015/07/kale-silent-killerAgain, I think it's people taking too much of a good thing. Just because a food is healthy, doesn't mean you should eat only that food each day every day. That doesn't make any sense to me. There is a lot of healthy food out there. Eat it all in moderation.
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Post by desertwoman on Jul 17, 2015 9:40:55 GMT -5
Mumsey- just my personal opinion, but I would avoid juicers. I know they are a rage, but with a juicer you remove the fiber which is every bit as important. You want the whole food.
My green smoothies have pineapple, pear, blueberries- whatever I have, plus some yogurt, nutritional yeast, maybe some flax or chia, and stevia (if needed). I use a Nutribullet which far surpasses my food processor in getting that kale smooth smooth smooth.
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Post by restless on Jul 17, 2015 9:46:05 GMT -5
I agree with you, DW. I don't drink a daily smoothie...but a NutriBullet or Vitamix is essential for getting everything smooth when I do drink one. And they are really good for making frozen cocktails, too. ;)
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Post by Mumsey on Jul 17, 2015 9:46:34 GMT -5
Thanks DW, I thought of the fiber loss as well. The juice a friend made was very smooth, not a trace of texture. I think she uses a juicer.
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Post by Mumsey on Jul 17, 2015 9:48:18 GMT -5
Restless, that is a very similar article and says the same as what I read.
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Post by desertwoman on Jul 17, 2015 10:08:12 GMT -5
Mums- if you ever do decide to get a NutriBullet, use your 20% off coupon from Bed Bath Beyond.
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Post by Mumsey on Jul 17, 2015 10:54:04 GMT -5
Thanks DW, just looked at them. Surprised they aren't that expensive and I get those coupons all the time. Maybe on my birthday or Christmas list!
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Jul 17, 2015 11:31:23 GMT -5
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Post by oliverman on Jul 18, 2015 7:33:53 GMT -5
Backyard gardens probably have a higher level of heavy metals in the soil than farm fields due to the lead based paint used on houses and other such things. I still wouldn't fret about it.
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Post by desertwoman on Jul 18, 2015 8:47:25 GMT -5
Good article , pea.
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