Energetics of Food
Energetics of Kale: Love it or Hate it?
Somehow kale has acquired a bad reputation for being gross, too tough to eat, and only eaten by health food “freaks”. The amount of Kale Hater groups around the internet is astonishing. This primitive cruciferous cousin of cabbage has actually been grown and consumed around the world for centuries.
Kale comes in several varieties (red, green, curled, savoy, and fringed) and every variety has its own taste, texture, and appearance. No matter what variety you prefer, this waistline-friendly leafy green is a nutritional powerhouse!
In Chinese Medicine, the 5 flavors are pungent, sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. The SAD (Standard American Diet) consists primarily of just 3 of the 5 flavors. Your diet should consist of a balance of all 5 flavors for optimal health. Balance does not refer to equal amounts, but to bring the body into harmony with your own constitution and the seasonal influences.