Green is the color, according to color therapist
and yogis, that is associated with the heart chakra. It both supports heart
health and is the energy center for love. The color green is a neutralizing
balancing and centering color. Connected to the heart chakra the color green is
the quality of air, openness, expansiveness and unconditional love.
The color green in fruits and vegetables is a
mark of nutrients rich vitamin and minerals. Darker and richer greens such as
that found in kale is a great source of calcium and other essential vitamins
and minerals. Kale is also a great antioxidant vegetable with beta carotene,
vitamin K and lutien making it a great source for heart health.
Kale is much milder in flavor than collard greens
but equally as nutrious. The minerals in kale have been shown to help the liver
detoxify the body and to help to prevent cancer. Although often times used as a
garnish kale makes a wonderful side dish.
Kale like all of the cabbage family is easy to
grow and survives in cold and harsh conditions. It’s a hearty food that for
many years was considered a “poor man’s food”. Thankfully today chefs are
beginning to appreciate the nutritional value of kale. It is low in calories,
low in fat and high in vitamins and minerals making it an ideal food for those
watching their weight and supporting their health.
Love sometimes comes in a funny form. The cabbage
family is not necessarily the prettiest of vegetables and it’s rather bitter
and strong taste can be “off putting”. But it’s nutritional value cannot be
denied. Sometimes those things that look the least lovable are the most giving
and supporting of all.
Kale like love, sometimes must endure harsh
conditions in order to flower and grow. Its presence can be bitter sweet.
However, love is more than just the attraction to something exciting and new.
Love is something that grows and gives with an eye to health and well being. We
worry about those we love and we make every effort to see that they are cared
for and nourished in body, mind and soul.
Now I
can’t say I’ve always been in love with Kale. For years it was a garnish to me
but then suddenly I discovered its rich dark slightly bitter taste and its rich
nutritional value. Sometimes it takes maturing a bit, experiencing a bit and
opening up to new possibilities that allows a healthy love to enter your life.
Hail to kale!
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