Post-workout Snack

Today I did some easy cardio because, tomorrow, I expect to face my most challenging day of physical therapy ever. It will be the second day of my fifth week of treatment. So far, my  physical therapist has gradually been increasing the difficulty level of a series of strengthening exercises targeting the glutes, hip abductors and abs. At the end of last week, he added a one-mile brisk-walk, warm-up to my routine. Tomorrow, he is likely to supplement my program with some agility exercises.

As part of my preparation for tomorrow, I consumed several cups of the low-calorie, cancer-fighting food collard greens. Eating this vegetable has been shown to increase energy and lower weight in several studies, according to Medical News Today: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/277957.php

Collard greens, which is part of the cruciferous family of vegetables,  may be even better for you than the highly revered kale, suggests whfoods.org: 
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=138

I prepared the collard greens in the same gooey, garlicy way that I cook spinach, using the following recipe:
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/spinach/

Enjoy!