Yes, there are multiple types of this magical green leaf.

Get familiar with red kale, baby kale, Tuscan (or dinosaur!)

kale, and more.

drawing of different types of common kale greens, including red kale, curly kale, tuscan kale, and baby kale

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(And also thatkale is great for your skin…the more you know!)

Here, the most common types of kale and how to best prepare them.

Fun fact: It even hasmore vitamin C than an orange!

a photo of a few leaves of curly kale, the most recognizable variety of kale

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(Here’show to make easy kale chips plus more veggie recipes.)

often has red-hued stems.

Red kale is often considered the sweetest kale, which makes it perfect for eating raw.

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Also, cut off the thick bottom stems, since they’re very chewy and bitter, she adds.

It’ll be a bit richer in flavor and chewier than other kales.

Redbor Kale

Best for: Soups and sauteing

Nope, not red kale again.

a photo of a bunch of lacinato kale, also known as tuscan kale or dinosaur kale

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But no noshing on raw redbor kale, unless you want a stomachache.

Add a little pepper and garlic powder for taste, then saute, and you’re done.

it’s possible for you to use it for smoothies and salads or as a garnish.

a photo of a few leaves of redbor kale, which is purple in color and has super curly leaves

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(Here’s thelow-down on all the other types of leafy greens, besides kale and spinach.)

a closeup photo of a bowl of baby kale, a common kale variety

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