People who love kale, love it for its earthy, green flavor and tender-chewy texture. They also love it for the variety of vitamins and minerals it supplies. But not all people love the fibrous stems that are often present, even in pre- cut, packaged kale. Those woody stems stick out in an otherwise pleasantly crunchy green salad. They can also make your green smoothie significantly less than smooth.

For these reasons, we sought out a kale supplier who could bring us the best of kale, minus the unpleasant stems. And we found it –Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Kale it’s trimmed and coarsely chopped to eliminate any large stem pieces that may still remain. The result is an excellent eating experience—whether your kale is boiled in a soup, sautéed and served with pasta, blended in a smoothie, or eaten fresh in a green salad. (Incidentally, this Kale is also triple-washed and ready-to-use, which is another plus!)