danmcq Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Hi Guys, While browsing through the veggie section at the grocery store this morning, I came across something I thought was probably baby Broccoli with lot of leafs and thought "hey, I read the leafy parts have more Calcium and Potassium then the heads". So I picked a bunch up. Brought it home washed it and through a stalk with leaves and head intact in Dayos cage. he seems to love it. Then I went online to see exactly what poisonous veggie I may have just thrown in Dayo's cage after the fact and found this information on this veggie that is not related to Broccoli at all: Broccoli Rabe: A Powerfully Healthy Vegetable. Take one look at the dark green leaves of a bunch of Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe and you can see that this is packed with the nutrients and minerals your body requires to maintain good health. Broccoli Rabe is abundant in Vitamins A and C, the anti-oxidants you need to stave off free radicals. Free radicals are the bad elements that destroy cell walls and cause aberrant growth patterns like cancer to occur. It’s also a good source for potassium and folate. Here's the Vitamin and mineral statistics: Total Fat 0g Saturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 45mg Total Carbohydrate 3g Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars Less than 1g Protein 3g Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 50% Calcium 15% Iron 6%<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2007/12/31 19:59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Thanks Dan for posting this, I have heard of it but I don't think I have ever seen it in the store, sounds good and I assume it would be good for us too, did you try any of it? Can you post a photo of it so we can know what to look for, please Dan.:kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 Ok - here is a Photo of the Broccoli Rabe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Thanks Dan for such a quick response to my question, I just love all you members here, so helpful. I can see where they get the broccoli part from, but some kind of leafy greens, I will check on this the next time I go to the grocery store. I am always looking for new things to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevjoe Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Ok Guys. I have had this veggie since I was 2 yrs old. I have served it in most of my restaurants. This is close in taste with Collard Greens when steames with Olive oil, garlic, salt and peper. (I use red flakes peper). If boiled the bitter of the veggie will go down the drain. Cleaning foe eating: Pull leafs off, less the stems, clip off the flower part and disgard the stem. I boil the stems with salt and peper and enough water to cover the stems. Boil slow and let the stems get soft. The juice is good to drink when at room temp. for a ton of vitamins and minerals. An Old Italian thing. Hemingway likes to eat and play with the veggie when raw. Joe Its also called Rapini<br><br>Post edited by: nevjoe, at: 2007/12/31 20:47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 JOe - Isn't it getting rancid now after all those years Thanks for the cooking instructions. I did read that it was widely used in Italy :-) Sounds good :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I just checked in the grocery store I frequent and they did not have it, will have to check at a high end grocery store and see if they have it, I am curious about it now that Joe knows what it is.:lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevjoe Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Dan, I like that little Gem you wrote. Joe Karma for you<br><br>Post edited by: nevjoe, at: 2008/01/01 01:12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Great post Dan Mine love broccoli but i havent seen that before ,will look in the supermarket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Well I hope you have better luck than I did, Tracy!!:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 :laugh: I will look tomorrow , at the moment they are happy decorating the walls with pomegranates :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Well I guess I know what you will be doing later, washing down the walls............... {Feel-good-0002006E} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 Pomegranates are not happening here, unless Dayo goes in the shower or outdoors with it. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 Tracy, how about a photo of the room after they get done spraying the room with them :-) :woohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 ok Dan i have cleaned today i will get one tomorrow :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevjoe Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 It would be great to see that Tracy. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Yes it would Tracy, are you gonna grace us with that picture anytime soon, please!!:kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblhelix Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Another really good leafy green (that Kip seems to like) is "Kale" (aka collard greens). Thanks for sharing about the Broccoli Rabe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapala Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Kale and collard greens are both members of the cabbage family, all nutritious vegetables. Kale and collard are different though, not the same vegetable. Both are excellent to feed our birds. I chop my finely as part fo the fresh mix. You also can hang a leaf in the cage, or use a collard leaf (they are large!) to roll up some mash or cooked grains and lentils, like a birdie burrito. Reta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblhelix Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thanks Chapala. Yes to be accurate Kale and Collard Greens are not the same, though they are both cabbage (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group) and genetically very similar. I need to try out the birdie burrito idea! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapala Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I grow vegetables for the birds (and for us too) in my small vegetable garden, and besides 2 or 3 kinds of kale, I have collards, dandelion greens (VERY nutritious!), bok choy, arugula, carrot tops, broccoli, plus others at certain times. I even grew a sweet potato for the first time this year that yielded about 25 sweet taters. We're lucky to have a 12 mo. growing season. Reta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nychsa Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Dan thank you for the tip! I bought some today and Bella chowed down on it!! She loves it! She's being a real rascal this evening, so I don't know if it has something in it to spin them up too (kidding )But, I know we're putting this on our list from now on. Thanks! Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I haven't had a chance to go to the store where I think I will find it, is a long drive out of my way, but I will get some real soon, I want Josey to be able to try it, she may just like it too. Glad yours is enjoying it Terri! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nychsa Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Oh she did Judy - she made a real mess out of it (and she has it in for anything on my clothes this evening so my posts are going to be very distracted! Every time she starts up I give her a rasberry on her belly and I think that spins her up more!)but she really liked it. Jiggy of course had to attack it first - then he watched Bella eat, and then he reluctantly tried it - but he wasn't as eager to eat it as Bellas was. Cheers! Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 :pinch: fogot to look when i did the shopping ! :pinch: Next time i will remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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