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Collard Greens Keep You in the Pink

Want a way to kick up your calcium consumption, but keep down your dairy intake?  Go for the collard greens.

A favorite staple of Southern cooking, collard is part of the cabbage family--and one of the best nondairy sources of calcium around.  In addition to loads of calcium, collard greens have a heaping helping of the antioxidant vitamins A and C.  The greens also boast an impressive amount of folate, and like other kinds of cabbage, offer protection against cancer.  Best of all, you get all this goodness for a measly 25 calories per half cup of cooked leaves.

Collard greens have a taste similar to cabbage or kale.  Add raw collard greens to soups and stuffing--or serve them cooked and chilled with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.  Or, simply saute them with garlic and onions.   When selecting collard greens, look for smaller leaves, which are more tender and have a milder flavor.  Also, choose leaves that have a fresh green color and are moist and crisp.  For maximum freshness, wrap the unwashed greens in damp paper towels and store them in the refrigerator crisper for no longer than 5 days.

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