Choose bunches with dark green leaves with no yellowing.
For baby leaves, snip the small plants at the soil line.
Full-size greens, pick the outer leaves a few at a time, leaving the rest to keep growing.
Refrigerate collard greens in a plastic bag for up to 5 days.
Fat free, cholesterol free, very low sodium, low in calories, excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C and folate; good source of calcium and fiber.