Greens
Referring to the Collard, Turnip, and Mustard, these vegetables rich in green color and taste pack in high amounts of vitamins and nutrients that help prevent different diseases. Collard greens which are gaining popularity in United States due to their nutritional value have been linked help reduce breast, and ovarian cancer, and 1 cup contains 22% of the daily required Calcium. Mustard Greens contain anti-oxidant properties that provide benefits to individuals coping with Asthma, Heart Disease, and Menopause. The seeds from this plant are used to make mustard and the leaves are consumed as vegetables.
Turnip Greens are filled with a vast array of nutrients (vitamin A, B6. C, folate, copper, calcium, and dietary fibers), their health benefits are numerous but most notorious in alleviating symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis, colorectal cancer, and atherosclerosis. Turnip greens are available October through March and collard, and mustard green are available all year.