Wokingham and Bracknell Lifestyle Apr - May 2024

Kale-ing It
A new survey has found that three quarters of
Brits are unaware of where to get the vitamin
folate. The survey by Discover Great Veg has
found that despite folate’s importance to our
wellbeing, 75% of Brits don’t know folate is
found naturally in food, and 1 in 5 think it’s only
pregnant women who need to consume it.
But folate matters to us all - from anaemia to
cardiovascular disease and even mental health,
not eating enough folate (otherwise known
as Vitamin B9) can lead to a range of health
problems. Despite more than 8 in 10 people
believing it is difficult to get folate in their diet, it is
found naturally in a wide range of everyday foods
including green leafy veg like kale and spinach,
chickpeas and kidney beans, as well as liver.
To help educate consumers to get more folate
into their diet, Discover Great Veg has now
partnered with nutritionist Jenny Tschiesche, to
raise awareness about the importance of folate
for every age group.
KALE PASTA
SAUCE
Serves 4 Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
500g pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
280g kale
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
3 tbsp. water
90g grated parmesan
240ml vegetable stock
180g cream cheese
METHOD
Cook the pasta according to packet
instructions. Meanwhile, in a medium
saucepan heat the oil over a medium heat.
Add the kale and garlic and fry for about 1-2
minutes, until the leaves start to wilt a little
then add the water and keep stirring for a
further couple of minutes.
Transfer the kale and garlic to a food processor
and blend for a few minutes then add the
grated parmesan, vegetable stock and cream
cheese. Blend at full speed until you have a
bright green and creamy texture. Stir this in to
your cooked pasta then warm through gently
before serving.
30% OF
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