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Its Active Constituents:
• Collard Greens are rich in chlorophyll:
• Its excellent in Vitamin A, Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Cryptoxanthin), and an amazingly high levels of Vitamin K.
• Its very good in Dietary Fiber, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Lutein + Zeaxanthin, Vitamin E.
• It has average trace of Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Total Choline.
• It contain a very good amount of soluble and insoluble Dietary Fiber.
Health Benefits of Collard
Anti-Aging
• Collards contain Vitamin A which is required for maintaining healthy Skin and Carotenoids which offer broad-spectrum, natural chemo-prevention.
• It greens contains Vitamin C which is a powerful natural anti-oxidant that offers protection against free radical injury.
• The orange/yellow foods with a variation of the green exhibit a richness in Lutein(particularly beneficial for Eye Health [Lutein receptors in the macula of the Eye] and also helps protect against age-related macular degeneration).
Foods & Bones
Bones
• Collard Beta-Cryptoxanthin content has been found to have a Bone-building effect and reduces the risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis by 41%.
• Collard contain Vitamin K which is important for blood and Bone Health as it promotes Bone-building by helping Calcium adhere to the Bone.
• Vitamin K intakes were reduce the risk of hip fracture and increased Bone mineral density.
• Vitamin K has a potential role in the increase of Bone mass by promoting osteotrophic activity in the Bone.
Foods & Bones
Cancer & Tumor Prevention
• Collard a rich sources of phyto-nutrients with beneficial Anti-Cancer properties (such as di-indolyl-methane (DIM) and Sulforaphane) that have proven benefits against Prostate, breast, cervical, colon, Ovarian Cancers due to their cancer-cell growth inhibition and cytotoxic effects on Cancer cells.
• Di-indolyl-methane potentiate Interferon-gamma receptors, thus found to be effective immune modulator, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.
• Carotenoids are a strong anti-oxidant that seem to reduce the risk of lung & Colon Cancer by 30%.
• Beta-Carotenes may also play a part in preventing Cancer (particularly lung, esophagus and Stomach Cancers).
• Alpha-Carotene in Carrots has shown promise in inhibiting tumor growth. It is powerful inhibitor to tumor growth processes.
• Vitamin K appears to significantly lower the risk for both Liver and Prostate Cancer.
Foods & Cancer
Cardiovascular System
• Collard Carotenoids content may also reduce the risk of heart disease and improve immune function.
• Carotenoids have Anti-Inflammatory effects, hence may reduce the risk of metabolic syndromes (such as High Blood Pressure, type-2-Diabetes and elevated blood Lipid levels) and vascular constriction.
• Carotenoids (such as Beta-Cryptoxanthin) are a strong anti-oxidant that seem to heart protect.
• Vitamin K supports cardiovascular health by preventing serious health problems such as atherosclerosis (Calcium and Lipid plaques occurring within artery walls) and Stroke.
Foods & Cardiovascular System
Circulatory System
• Collard Vitamin K content is essential for the proper coagulation of blood and prevention of bleeding (blood loss during the process of Wound healing) by means of prothrombin (a blood coagulation factor).
Foods & Circulatory System
Eye
• Carotenoids offer broad-spectrum, natural chemo-prevention.
• Carotenoids stimulate the Immune System and may reduce the risk of age-related Eye diseases. These foods are commonly considered the eyesight foods because they contain Vitamin A, which protect our Eyes from Cataracts, have Anti-Inflammatory properties and also help with blood sugar regulation.
• Beta-Carotene turbocharges the formation of a purple pigment in the Eye called rhodopsin.
• Lutein is best known for its benefits on vision, protecting against degenerative Eye diseases by absorbing free radicals from light that may cause cell damage.
• Lutein improves macular degeneration symptoms (such as foggy vision or flAshes of light) and visual acuity (ability to see clearer and better, colours included) by promoting clarity of vision, sharpness and color vividness.
• Lutein is potentially helpful for Cataract, but does not reverse it once it develops.
• Lutein and Zeaxanthin forms the macular pigment (yellow) found in the macular region of the retina.
• It contain Vitamin A which is required for maintaining healthy vision.
• Vitamin A is essential for a healthy Eye/vision and protection of macular degeneration.
• It maintains the Cornea and helps keep Eyes healthy as it converts light Energy into nerve impulses that enable vision.
Foods & Eye
Immune System
• Collard anti-oxidant and Anti-Cancer properties, and may be the strongest Cholesterol lower of all greens.
• Carotenoid-rich Vegetables (delicious and super-nutritious group) gets their Anti-Cancer punch from plant pigments called Carotenoids.
• Carotenoids offer broad-spectrum, natural chemoprevention.
• It contain Vitamin C which is a powerful natural anti-oxidant that offers protection against free radical injury and Colds (Flu)-like viral Infections.
• Vitamin A helps with a variety of functions and benefits multiple systems and a powerful anti-oxidant and can be found in the most surprising of foods.
• Its an Infection resistance and Immune System boosting vitamin which can significantly protect against some of the immune-depressing effects of radiation and Cancer chemotherapy.
• Vitamin A precursor that functions as an anti-oxidant and is present in rich amounts in yellow and Orange fleshed Fruits and Vegetables (especially dark green Vegetables).
• The Carotenoids (Beta-Carotene, Beta-Cryptoxanthin and Alpha-Carotene) can be converted in the body to Vitamin A (a nutrient integral for vision, immune function, and Skin and Bone Health).
• Beta-Carotene is a great Immune System stimulator.
• Zeaxanthin (or plasma xanthophyll Carotenoids) reduce oxidative damage in DNA and Lipids.
• Carotenoids have anti-oxidant effects, thus may reduce the risk of certain types of Cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
• Vitamin K protects against oxidative Stress (anti-oxidant properties). It would appear that Phylloquinone and Menaquinone can protect cells from oxidative Stress.
• It manages to significantly reduce inflammation (potent Anti-Inflammatory), by lowering interleukin-6 levels.
Note:
* Light cooking actually increases the bioavailability of Carotenoids, so enjoy this group of Vegetable cooked for optimal results.
Foods & Immune System
Infections
• Collard Vitamin A content helps create a barrier against bacteria and viruses by reinforcing our body’s First line of defense: mucous membranes (our Eyes, nose, throat, lungs and Digestive System are lined with mucous membranes).
Foods & Infections
Intestine
• Dietary Fiber helps control LDL Cholesterol levels and offer protection against Hemorrhoids, Constipation and Colon Cancer prevention.
Foods & Intestine
Metabolism
• Vitamin K stimulates the absorption of Calcium from both food sources and supplements, thus contributing to strong, healthy Bones. It is the prerequisite for strong, healthy Bones and it prevents osteoclasts from re-absorbing Bone tissue and depleting our Bones of crucial Minerals.
Foods & Metabolism
Pregnancy
• Collard contain Folates which is important in DNA synthesis and when given during the peri-conception period can prevent neural tube defects in the baby.
• Vitamin A sustains Bone growth and development.
• Its important for embryonic development (healthy babies) as it helps them grow and develop normally and have good immunity.
Foods & Pregnancy
Skin Health
• Collard Vitamin A content is required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and Skin.
• Vitamin A is vital for Skin cell renewal, healthy epithelial tissues and mucous membranes.
• It helps keep Skin Healthy by protecting it against Infections, working together to improve rough Skin and maintaining the integrity of epithelial cells, which occur in the Eye, Respiratory tract, genitoUrinary Tract System, and intestinal tract.
Foods & Skin Health
The Brain & Nervous System
• Collard has the beneficial effect in Alzheimer’s Disease‘s disease patients by limiting neuronal damage in their brain.
Foods & Nervous System
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Collards
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
(per 100g) of
Collards