Women’s bodies should be celebrated every day. Instead of feeling bad about how we look, it would be more productive to start taking a better care of our personal needs. Foods like these red beans and quinoa stuffed collard greens rolls are part of the healthy whole foods diet that is rich in anti-inflammatory compounds and ingredients. As you know chronic inflammation inside the body leads to progression of all kinds of diseases, including cancer.

Personally, I am into the recipes that are simple, affordable and nutrient-dense.

Planning ahead for one week is not a rocket science and gives me heads-up what I am going to feed my family and myself! It literally takes 5-10 minutes for me to jot down one meal per day of the week and check out the pantry for the missing ingredients. Most shopping I do is for the fresh vegetables and fruits. My pantry has my staples in spices, dried herbs and all the necessary ingredients that bring more satisfaction to our tastebuds. 

As you may know that October is a National Breast Cancer Awareness month, I would like to offer you easy recipes that fight inflammation, add fiber, and provide more energy to your daily lifestyle.

Collard Greens Benefits Are Essential for Our Bodies

Collard greens belongs to the family of the cruciferous vegetables: cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, radishes, horseradish root, turnip, kohlrabi, bok choy, arugula, rutabaga, watercress, savoy cabbage, maca, garden cress, rapini, wasabi, white mustard. One very important feature for all in the cruciferous family is that they fight inflammation and are considered a powerful source for fighting different types of cancers.

Collard Greens Support Cardiovascular Function

Our heart calls for foods that provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory benefits to it. Detoxification is another powerful benefit of the collard greens. That said, this cruciferous vegetable is a potent natural supporter of the cardiovascular health. Eat a lot of colorful and leafy greens every week!

Eat More Collard Greens and Other Cruciferous
To Fight Different Types of Cancer

Any disease, including many cancers, has inflammation at its source. Cruciferous vegetables, including collards greens, add to the anti-inflammatory arsenal your body could use every single day. The cruciferous veggies contain unique compounds called glucosinolates which prevent the growth of the cancer cells.

Consuming raw and steamed cruciferous will be one more important step to reduce inflammation, fight tumor formation on the cellular level. Adding different vegetables from the cruciferous family into our daily diet is a must.

Speaking of glucosinolates, they activate enzymes responsible for detoxification. If you want your body to naturally get rid of by-products and other toxins, eat more collard greens and other vegetables belonging to the cruciferous family. 

And as a side note, your SKIN will benefit, too, showing off the glowing color you deserve!

Collard Greens are Rich in
Vitamins A & K

Collard greens boast of anti-inflammatory action for our bodies. Having high amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin K adds to the powerful arsenal of the nutritious value of this cruciferous vegetable. With the bone-building Vitamin K, women should pay attention to this green vegetable!

Vitamin K increases bone density, thus reducing fracture rates as we get older. Osteoporosis can be prevented by adding foods that build and support our bone functions. And for the women going through menopause, maintaining and building bone density is one of the top priorities.

Bone density is important not only for the big bones, but also think about your teeth! Demineralization of the body will suck out all the calcium from your bones, including teeth. Adding foods that build and maintain bone density is the key.

Vitamin A is one of the key ingredients in maintaining healthy eyes.
With age, our vision, especially night vision, will diminish. However a diet rich in antioxidants, like these collard greens rolls, will support you and your eyesight.

Adding Red Beans & Quinoa to Collard Greens Rolls Recipe

What I do on the daily basis is adding some cruciferous vegetables into my family’s dinners and lunches. For this recipe, I used collard greens and a mixture of red beans and quinoa. Both beans and quinoa are excellent sources of fiber and amino acids. Putting these simple ingredients into one recipe is a definite power house of many health benefits.

Red Beans and Quinoa Stuffed Collard Greens Rolls

Ready for a deliciously looking and tasting collard greens rolls? Print the recipe below and try it in your kitchen!

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