Eat Healthy: Farm Fresh Collard Greens
Americans don’t eat enough vegetables and it’s killing us.
Yep, that’s right. Many of us have a horrible diet full of sugar, caffeine, fat and processed foods. We’re literally killing ourselves as we get heart disease, cancer and diabetes at alarming rates.
But getting healthy is really simple. More fruits and vegetables. More water. More exercise. Less of the bad stuff.
With summer here and lots of fresh produce, my number one mission is to eat fresh greens. I’m a big fan of collards, they’re just so darn good for lots of reasons. Take a listen to this week’s audio tip and you’ll hear why I think collards are king. You can also hear about simple ways I use them to add nutritional value in a snap. And when you’re done listening and sufficiently inspired, check out the recipe below. 
Sauteed Collard Greens with Garlic and Olive Oil
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 2-4 servings
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch leafy green vegetables (collard, kale, or mustard greens)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
dash of salt
Directions:
1. Wash and chop greens into bite size pieces.
2. In a skillet, heat oil, add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
3. Add greens and saute for 5-7 minutes.
4. Add a dash of salt to sauté and cook 3-5 more minutes.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and lemon juice and serve.
Notes: I like to double the recipe. Most greens cook down to a relatively small amount. When I double the recipe, we eat some for one meal and then use the greens the next day with beans and rice or in a veggie omelet. Sesame seeds are a simple way to enhance the flavor of the greens.
Filed under: High Quality Food, Optimal Health, Healthy lifestyle, Healthy Meals, Greens, Recipes, Prevention, Locally Grown Food
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