Kale is also quite fine....more

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Posted by T.B on August 29, 2001 at 23:29:37:

In Reply to: OH count yourself lucky msg nad turnip greens are fine posted by Christy on August 29, 2001 at 19:22:13:

: If I remember correctly Kale is to be fed in moderation (could be wrong on that one) but Turnip greens are fine :o).

Kale, collards, turnip and mustard greens are all very closely related in fact. Kale is often mistakenly accused of binding calcium but its oxalate content (the component that binds calcium) is actually quite low. It has a Ca:Ph ratio of over 2:1 as well. These greens are all in the Brassica genus which means they can potentially cause thyroid problems if fed in excess (goitrogenic).Varying the diet with dandelions or escarole will help prevent such problems.

http://www.leafforlife.com/PAGES/BRASSICA.HTM

T.B

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: : If I remember correctly Kale is to be fed in moderation (could be wrong on that one) but Turnip greens are fine :o). : Kale, collards, turnip and mustard greens are all very closely related in fact. Kale is often mistakenly accused of binding calcium but its oxalate content (the component that binds calcium) is actually quite low. It has a Ca:Ph ratio of over 2:1 as well. These greens are all in the Brassica genus which means they can potentially cause thyroid problems if fed in excess (goitrogenic).Varying the diet with dandelions or escarole will help prevent such problems. : http://www.leafforlife.com/PAGES/BRASSICA.HTM : T.B

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