Scientists found that kale’s prized nutrients are hard for the body to absorb unless they’re eaten with oil. Cooking doesn’t improve absorption, but adding oil-based dressings—or even more advanced ...

University of Missouri researchers discovered that a small (and simple) change in preparation can influence how well the body absorbs kale’s nutrients. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist ...

If steaming or boiling kale doesn’t appeal to you, new research suggests that drizzling it with oil may help your body absorb far more of its nutrients. Researchers from the University of Missouri ...

Pairing kale with olive oil helps the body absorb more of its fat-soluble carotenoids and vitamin A. Olive oil improves carotenoid absorption more effectively than coconut oil. Using 1–2 tablespoons ...

University of Missouri researchers discovered that a small (and simple) change in preparation can influence how well the body absorbs kale’s nutrients. A new study out of the University of Missouri ...