Collard greens stand out as a nutritional superstar. They’re an excellent source of vitamins A, B, C, E and K, manganese, folic acid, calcium, fiber and a long list of other healthful nutrients. Researchers have noted that collard greens can prevent the occurrence of a wide variety of cancers. Try this lively Curried Collard Greens recipe with sweet potatoes and chickpeas and serve it over basmati rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

1 large onion, cut into pieces
1 tsp. garlic, crushed
2 lbs. fresh collard greens, chopped
1-2 sweet potatoes, cubed
1 bell pepper, cut into pieces
2 carrots, sliced
1 can (15-oz.) chickpeas
1 can (28-oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup walnuts, pieces (optional)
1 Tbs. cumin, ground
1 Tbs. paprika
1 Tbs. turmeric, ground
1 ½ tsp. cinnamon, ground
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper, ground

Directions:

1. Wash, clean, peel, and prepare veggies, cutting into ½-inch pieces; place in a pot.
2. Drain liquid from chickpeas and add to veggies; add tomatoes, and remaining ingredients.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer until onions become translucent and a fork will slip easily into the sweet potato pieces.
4. Serve the dish over a bed of cooked rice.

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Folic acid within the diet can reduce risk of stroke by 18% or more, concluded the authors of an article published in a June issue of The Lancet. Researchers conducted a study combining previous trials of eight trials of folic acid that had reported mortality due to stroke. The findings reveal that folic acid supplementation reduced the relative risk of stroke by an average of 18%. In subgroup analyses, an even greater reduction of risk was seen when the treatment lasted over 36 months (29% less risk) or if the patient had no previous history of stroke (25% less risk).

In addition to supplements, folic acid can be obtained through dark green leafy vegetables, such as collard greens, spinach, dried beans and peas, sunflower seeds and other fruits and vegetables.

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