Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Food of the Week . . . Collard Greens Did you know that one cup of cooked collard greens provides you with almost as much calcium as a cup of milk? Milk products are often considered the best source of calcium, so you will be surprised to find that while one cup of 2% milk provides 29% of the daily value (297 mg) for calcium, one cup of cooked collard greens contains almost as much: 23% of the daily value (226 mg)! And the collard greens have half the calories of the milk (50 calories compared to 121) with virtually no fat. Calcium is known primarily for its role in maintaining the strength and density of bones, but recent studies have shown that it is also important in helping to protect colon cells from cancer-causing chemicals, preventing migraine headaches, and reducing PMS symptoms during the second half of the menstrual cycle. Since the body tightly controls the amount of calcium in the blood so that sufficient calcium is always available, when dietary intake it too low, calcium is pulled out of the bones to maintain normal blood concentrations. This is why low dietary calcium can, over many years, lead to osteoporosis. So next time you are wondering how to boost your calcium intake, don't just think milk, think collard greens! Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats TV dinner still cooling?Check out "Tonight's Picks" on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Green smoothies. You truly can't taste them in a good fruit smoothie (although it does look pretty gross usually<G>). Or the Green Lemonade juice recipe I posted a couple of weeks ago...juice lots of greens, a lemon or two, an apple or two, some celery, cucumber...whatever you want. All you really taste is the apple and lemon. Sharyn -----Original Message----- From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Anne does anyone have any good recipes/preparation tips for leafy greens such as kale, spinach etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Last summer someone posted a smoothie that is GOOD! I think it is 2 ripe pears blended with 4 kale leaves and ice. A little water may be necessary to process. I really loved it. Blend it well so the kale won't be prickly. Gayla Always Enough Ranch Acampo, California http://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.html Bill Barnhill is our Inspiration! Go Bill!!! aeranch@... ----- Original Message ----- From: " Anne " <sarahlovell@...> <health > Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 12:21 PM Subject: Re: collard greens > Speaking of greens - > > does anyone have any good recipes/preparation tips for leafy greens > such as kale, spinach etc? > > I know that I need more of them in my diet, but just cannot get used to > them. Any thoughts? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 , I like mine with a bit or fresh crushed garlic and a little olive oil. Gives them some flavor and is good for you too. Janet From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Anne Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 12:21 PM health Subject: Re: collard greens Speaking of greens - does anyone have any good recipes/preparation tips for leafy greens such as kale, spinach etc? I know that I need more of them in my diet, but just cannot get used to them. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Anytime Suzanne. Thanks for allowing me to post raw recipes. Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Shari, you are free to post raw recipes anytime... I post a variety as we have a variety of members... BUT I welcome raw and vegan recipes. SuziSV <shavig@...> wrote: Anytime Suzanne. Thanks for allowing me to post raw recipes. Shari Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Collards and kale are two of my favorite raw greens. Very sweet taste to them. Collards are one reason poor families in the south have any teeth at all - a decent calcium intake when growing up. Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlaeranch@... Re: Collard greens Collard greens make really good raw spring roll wraps. I was genuinely surprised to discover how mild they are when eaten _ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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