Kale Health Facts: Raw Benefits & Cooking Red Kale

Kale is a nutritional superfood, but is it safe to eat raw? Discover the unique benefits of Red Russian kale and learn the best techniques for cooking red kale to maintain its dense vitamin and mineral profile.

Nutritional Value of Red Russian Kale

Published Jul,26 2011 | By Paula Martinac

Red Russian kale originated in Siberia and made its way to North America via traders in the late 1800s. With its blue-green leaves and reddish-purple veins, red kale is so jam-packed with beneficial nutrients it is often dubbed a “super food.