10 High Fiber Vegetables
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
High Fiber Vegetable #5: Collard Greens
Just like broccoli, collard greens are part of the cruciferous family. Popular in southern cooking, it is usually stir-fried or steamed. One cup of cooked collard greens contains 5 grams of fiber. This popular vegetable has many benefits as it contains an immense amount of nutrients. Consider sautéing them and serving them as a side dish with steak.
Collard greens are high in protein, fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and phosphorus. Due to the high content of these nutrients, collard greens’ health benefits include improved digestion, bone strength, cancer prevention, diabetes, longevity, and cholesterol levels.
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