CRUCIFEROUS PLANTS
The cruciferae family of plants has “crosslike” formations on its buds and includes broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage, bok choy, kale, kohlrabi, turnips, collards, mustard greens, and rutabaga. High in antioxidant (such as vitamins A and C), calcium, and dietary fiber, the cruciferous plants also include phytochemicals that are protective against cancer and other serious disease. See Broccoli, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Vegetables.
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009Collard greens
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009COLLARD GREENS
Collard greens, a traditional Native American, African-American, and Southern delicacy, are popular in the natural foods community and modern health-conscious society. Tender, sweet, and mild, the freshest varieties melt in the mouth. High in antioxidants as well as calcium and other minerals, collards are especially strengthening for the liver, gallbladder, heart, and small intestine. Like other green leafy vegetables, they help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and other disorders.
• Home Remedies - In his book on home remedies, Michio Kushi explains how to use collards to make Leafy Greens Juice to treat liver disorders and dissolve heavy, stagnated protein, animal fat, or cholesterol. Their large greens leaves are also used in a Cholorophyll Plaster to reduce fever, sooth inflammation, or relieve burns.
Source: Michio Kushi, Basic Home Remedies (Becket, MA: One Peaceful World Press, 1994).