5. Collards Greens

Collard greens contain an abundant amount of calcium.

With just one cup of raw collard greens (36g), you get 83.5 mg of calcium.

It is about 8 percent of the daily recommended value.

And it is not the only benefit; These big leaves have a lot more to offer.

It also contains a good amount of vitamin K, which increases bone mineral density and reduces the risk of fractures.

So if you want to stay fit, eat your greens.

6. Cherries

Here is another reason to love the juicy red cherries, they reduce inflammation, joint stiffness, and pain
in people with osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease.

A 2013 study shows that patients who consume tart cherry juice daily for six weeks experience

a significant improvement in joint pain and physical function.

It is because cherries are rich in antioxidants which prevent oxidative damage and inflammation.

You can add cherries to your morning smoothies or enjoy them at snack time.

It is delicious and healthy in every way.

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