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Healthy Weight Loss — Without Dieting

5-Minute Collard Greens 1

Collard greens are one of the best plant-
based sources of calcium — almost as
much as a cup of milk with half the calo-
ries and almost no fat! It's no wonder they
are a great addition to your Healthy
Weight Loss Eating Plan.

Ingredients:

1 lbs collard greens
1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches of water.


2. While steam is building up in steamer, chop collard greens and let sit
   for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.


3. Chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes.


4. Steam greens for 5 minutes.


5. Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor, toss collard greens, while they
   are still hot, with the remaining ingredients.

Serves 2

Calories 130.91

Calories-Saturated Fat 10.13

Protein 5.66 g

Carbohydrates 13.62 g

Dietary Fiber 8.21 g

Soluble Fiber 3.27 g

InSoluble Fiber 4.9 g

Fat - Total 7.96 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Calcium 331.75 mg

Potassium 392.46 mg

Sodium 45.64 mg

Nutritional Profile

Photo shown served with sunflower seeds