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Collard Greens

A top-ranked cruciferous green on the CDC powerhouse list; hearty leaves that hold up to long cooking.

Benefits

Key compounds

Vitamin Kvitamin Avitamin Ccalciumfolateglucosinolatessulforaphane precursors

May help with

Best for these goals

Bone densitydetoxheart healthlongevity

How to use it

Slow-braised with smoked turkey or pork, in pot likker, stir-fried, as wraps

Evidence level

Nutritional

Cautions & interactions

Goitrogens in very large raw amounts; blood thinners (vitamin K)
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