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Ayurvedic Dravya · Leafy-Green · — kcal / 100g

Kale

Kale is a traditional Ayurvedic leafy-green valued for its bitter, astringent taste and cooling potency.

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Kale — Ayurvedic Leafy-Green & USDA Nutrition

Kale — Rasa: Bitter, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Increases (+2) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Bitter, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Rough
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Kale is a traditional Ayurvedic leafy-green valued for its bitter, astringent taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Always cook well with fat for vata; raw kale salads suit only strong kapha digestion.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (crucifer green).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • braised soft in ghee or olive oil
  • with lemon and garlic
  • massaged with oil and salt if raw

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess (raw salads)
  • Contraindication: thyroid conditions (large raw amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Kale

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (67g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Kale

Soba with Mushroom and KaleDinner · 38 min

Soba with Mushroom and Kale

Soba with Mushroom and Kale is served hot with vegetables and a light sesame-lime finish. Vata: serve warm, cook until t...

Kale Apple Oat-Milk SmoothieDrink · 9 min

Kale Apple Oat-Milk Smoothie

Kale Apple Oat-Milk Smoothie is a freshly blended drink served without ice. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add...

Warm Barley Pumpkin Kale BowlLunch · 60 min

Warm Barley Pumpkin Kale Bowl

Warm Barley Pumpkin Kale Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. Vata: serve warm,...

Warm Brown Rice Kale Chickpea BowlLunch · 58 min

Warm Brown Rice Kale Chickpea Bowl

Warm Brown Rice Kale Chickpea Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. Vata: serve ...

Chickpea Kale StewDinner · 58 min

Chickpea Kale Stew

Chickpea Kale Stew is a moist, slowly simmered international main. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little...

Kale Chickpea SoupDinner · 49 min

Kale Chickpea Soup

Kale Chickpea Soup is a vegetable-forward soup served warm with a fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until ten...

Kapha Amaranth Masoor Kale PotDinner · 45 min

Kapha Amaranth Masoor Kale Pot

Kapha Amaranth Masoor Kale Pot is a light, warming complete meal composed to calm kapha Vata: add a little ghee and keep...

Kapha Buckwheat Tofu Kale BowlDinner · 45 min

Kapha Buckwheat Tofu Kale Bowl

Kapha Buckwheat Tofu Kale Bowl is a light, warming complete meal composed to calm kapha Vata: add a little ghee and keep...

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