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Kelli McGrane, MS, RD

Kelli McGrane is a Denver-based registered dietitian with a lifelong love of food. She holds a master’s degree in nutrition science from Boston University. As a registered dietitian, Kelli believes in the importance of getting to know our food better, including where it comes from and its benefits for our bodies.

Can You Eat Kale That Has Turned Yellow?

Categories Vegetables Tags Brassica oleracea, Cruciferous Vegetables, Kale, Mustard & Cabbage Family (Brassicaceae)
A close up of dark green healthy curly kale plants growing in the garden bathed in light sunshine.

Kale comes in several varieties, ranging in color from light green to deep purple. But when the leaves start turning yellow, you may be wondering if they’re safe to eat. To learn more about why your leaves may have changed color and whether you can still eat kale that has turned yellow, read more now.

How Nutritious Is Raw Cabbage?

Categories Vegetables Tags Brassica oleracea, Cabbage, Cruciferous Vegetables, Mustard & Cabbage Family (Brassicaceae)
A wooden surface with three different Brassica oleracea vegetables on it. From the left, a white one, chopped in half, in the center a red variety with a slice out of it, and to the right a savoy cabbage, whole. The background is wood.

While it may not be as trendy as cauliflower or kale, cabbage is a low calorie vegetable that packs a serious nutritional punch. A member of the Brassica genus, cabbage is rich in several important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Want to find out just how nutritious raw cabbage actually is? Read more now.

How Nutritious Is Raw Kale?

Categories Vegetables Tags Brassica oleracea, Cruciferous Vegetables, Kale, Mustard & Cabbage Family (Brassicaceae)
A close up of a white plate with fresh bright green curly kale leaves, pictured on a wooden surface.

Often labeled as a superfood, kale is a trendy leafy green that’s found in everything from salads and grain bowls to smoothies and juices. But how nutritious is raw kale actually, and are there any potential downsides to eating it? Read more about the potential health benefits of eating raw kale now.

Is Ornamental Kale Edible?

Categories Vegetables Tags Brassica oleracea, Cruciferous Vegetables, Kale, Mustard & Cabbage Family (Brassicaceae)
A close up, top down image of ornamental Brassica oleracea, some with vibrant purple leaves, with green edging, others with yellow and green patterns. The center of the plants looks more like a flower than a vegetable.

Ornamental kale is the perfect option to add color to your fall and winter garden, as its leaves only get more vibrant when the weather gets colder. Kale is known for being a healthy, leafy green, rich in several types of nutrients and antioxidants. But is ornamental kale also as nutritious, and safe to eat? Read more.

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