Are Collard Greens good for you?

    Calcium

    Makes Bones Stronger

    Helps build strong bones and teeth. Calcium also helps your muscles contract properly, and aids blood clotting.

    Vitamin C

    Boosts Immune System

    Helps protect cells, prevent illness and fight off infection.

    Vitamin A

    Good for Vision, Skin and Bones

    Also aids the immune system in fighting illness and infection, and boosts your vision in dim light.

    Vitamin K

    Good for Blood & Bones

    Improves blood clotting and wound healing, and helps keep bones strong and healthy.

    Fiber

    Improves Digestion

    Known to help reduce inflammation in the gut and improve digestion.

    Nutrients

    Nutritional value in half a cup of Collard Greens...
    (% RDA in 100g)

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    Absent Nutrients: Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Fatty acids, Cholesterol, Caffeine

    Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) % shown for adult females, as published by the NHS (UK).

    Medical Research into eating Collard Greens

    can help lower the risk of

    Heart Disease

    Reliability: Early Evidence. [1] [2] [3]

    Lists Containing Collard Greens

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