1 In general, the total dissolved solids concentration is the sum of the cations (positively charged) and anions (negatively charged) ions in the water. 2  Parts per Million (ppm) is the weight-to-weight ratio of any ion to water.  A TDS meter is based on the electrical conductivity (EC) of water.
Collard greens may be worth considering for health additions to your diet. These dark-green leafy vegetables provide iron, vitamin K, folate, calcium and the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. They may even help you prevent gout or reduce your symptoms when you eat collard greens in moderation as part of a healthy diet.
Add the sliced bacon onions and red pepper and stir. Add 2 tbs of minced garlic and the ham hock bones and meat. Allow this to fry for 5-10 minutes then add your collard greens and allow them to fry for 5 minutes or until they wilt (shrink). Add your 5-6 cups of water or broth. Add your 2 boullion cubes.. add 4 if you didn't use broth. Add season salt, sugar, pepper, garlic powder, crushed red peppers, and apple cider vinegar.