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Citrus Collards with Raisins Redux

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon(s) sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) sea salt, combined with above sea salt
• 2 bunch(es) (about 12 cups) collard greens, ribs removed, cut into strips, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 2/3 cup(s) raisins
• 1/3 cup(s) fresh-squeezed orange juice 

Directions

1.  In a large pot over high heat, bring 3 quarts (12 cups) water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the collards and cook, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, until softened. Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water.
2.  Remove the collards from heat, drain, and plunge into the bowl of cold water to stop cooking and set the color. Drain, gently pressing the greens against the colander.
3.  In a medium-size sauté pan, combine olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute on medium heat. Add the collards, raisins, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the orange juice and cook for an additional 15 seconds. Do not overcook (collards should remain bright green). Season with additional salt to taste if needed and serve immediately.

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 Fitness

Aerobic Activity

Aerobic activity should make up most of your child’s 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day. This can include either moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, or vigorous-intensity activity, such as running. Be sure to include vigorous-intensity aerobic activity on at least 3 days per week.

Muscle Strengthening

Include muscle strengthening activities, such as gymnastics or push-ups, at least 3 days per week as part of your child’s 60 or more minutes.

Bone Strengthening

 Include bone strengthening activities, such as jumping rope or running, at least 3 days per week as part of your child’s 60 or more minutes.

Sources: http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/, http://allrecipes.com/