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Collard Leave

Collard leaves are the large, sturdy edible leaves of the collard plant, a leafy green vegetable in the Brassica family. They are commonly cooked and have an earthy, slightly bitter flavor.

Beneficial properties

high in fiber rich in vitamin K rich in vitamin A rich in vitamin C antioxidant-rich

Nutritional highlights

Collard leaves provide vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, calcium, and fiber, along with smaller amounts of potassium and magnesium.

Caution. High in vitamin K, which can interfere with warfarin and other vitamin K–antagonist blood thinners if intake changes significantly.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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Low Iron / Low Red Blood Cells
Includes: Anemia
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Weak Bones / Osteoporosis
Includes: Osteoporosis
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