Raw kale isextremely nutrient-dense.
You could give raw kale a quick massage to help break down the fibrous walls, she said.
Massaging kale can also reduce its bitter flavor.
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Does Cooking Kale Reduce Its Nutritional Content?
Cooking kale might make the vegetable more palatable and easier to digest.
Some social media users say that steaming kale can help reduce oxalate content.
For most people without preexisting kidney issues, the oxalate levels found in kale arent alarming at all.
Which Is Better: Raw or Cooked Kale?
That doesnt mean cooked kale isnt worth eating.
Fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
Eating kale in any form adds vegetable intake to your diet.
The benefits outweigh the nutrient loss, Garcia said.
However, oxalates in kale could interfere with calcium absorption and cause kidney stones in some people.
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