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Traditional veggies just as good as trendy foods
Experts: Cauliflower and kale not better than chard or spinach
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Kale is used in a lentil winter salad. Kale has a nutrient density score of 49.07, is ranking it lower than the traditional vegetable of spinach, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Spinach has a nutrient density score of 86.43.
Food fads are everywhere. From trendy diets to the latest popular food, people are constantly looking for the healthiest options to include in their diets. Kale, cauliflower, quinoa, coconut oil, tea and green juices are some “superfoods” with entire blogs devoted to their value as sustenance.