Collard Greens

One of my top 5 green leafy vegetables!  With so many choices at the grocery store, I always pick up a few different leafy greens when I'm out shopping.  

 

A few healthy benefits and tips below, based on 1 cup:

* Beta and Alpha Carotene, an antioxidant that protects against free radicals

* Vitamin K, needed to make proteins

* Folate, for energy production 

* Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, lowers triglycerides

* Potassium, maintains acid-base balance

* Calcium, for strong bones and teeth

* Vitamin A, supports eyesight 

 

Whether you like collard greens or kale, you cannot go wrong with any type of leafy greens.  A little bit of collard greens will go a long way! 

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Sources:

​"Collard Greens: Nutrition, Benefits, Recipe, and More." Https://Www.Healthline.Com/, 11 Aug. 2021, www.healthline.com/nutrition/collard-greens-benefits#benefits. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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