SPINACH

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Aloxander
Aloxander Posts: 121 Member
in Food and Nutrition
MY FAVORITE LEAF:


Spinach
You already knew spinach was good for you (nutritional value), but did you know just how good? Spinach protects against eye disease and vision loss; it's good for brain function; it guards against colon, prostate and breast cancers; it protects against heart disease, stroke and dementia; it lowers blood pressure; it's anti-inflammatory; and it's great for bone health. Spinach has an amazing array of nutrients, including high amounts of vitamin K, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, magnesium and iron.

A carotenoid found in spinach kills prostate cancer cells and prevents them from multiplying. Folate promotes vascular health by lowering homocysteine and has also been shown to reduce the risk of developing colorectal, ovarian and breast cancers. The vitamin C and beta-carotene in spinach protect against colon cancer in addition to fighting inflammation, making them key components of brain health, particularly in older adults.

Spinach is loaded with vitamin K (one cup of cooked spinach provides 1111 percent of the recommended daily amount), which builds strong bones by helping calcium adhere to the bone.

How much: Fresh spinach should be a daily staple in your diet. It's available in practically every grocery store, no matter where you live. Aim for a few ounces, raw or lightly steamed, every day.

Tips: Add a handful of fresh spinach to your next fruit smoothie. It'll change the color but not the taste. Conventionally grown spinach is susceptible to pesticide residue; stick to organic.

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  • 81Katz
    81Katz Posts: 7,074 Member
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    I :heart: spinach. I eat it all the time, everyday! In smoothies, omelettes, salads, in pasta, on homemade pizza. LOVE IT!
  • xerotolerance
    xerotolerance Posts: 58
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    Yummy! Spinach is so delicious, too! I love it more than kale, I think. :)
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,323 Member
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    LOVE spinach, and I love putting them in simple "green monster" shakes.
  • karylee44
    karylee44 Posts: 892
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    good to know.. i eat spinach every day.. either in a salad or on a sandwitch.
  • MeMyCatsandI
    MeMyCatsandI Posts: 704 Member
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    Spinach makes my teeth feel funny.:ohwell: But I eat it anyway.
  • pfarley68
    pfarley68 Posts: 83 Member
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    I have only recently started eating spinach and now I love it too. I put it in smoothies, add it to eggs or other sauces. Glad to hear all the great benefits.
  • taahine01
    taahine01 Posts: 120 Member
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    LOOOOVE spinach and eat it in almost every single meal - w/ salads, stir-fry, eggs, stews, soups, baked w/ salmon or other meats, sandwiches, you name it!!!

    It is definitely one of those power veggies!!!
  • snacker127
    snacker127 Posts: 75 Member
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    Spinach makes my teeth feel funny.:ohwell: But I eat it anyway.

    Raw spinach leaves a weird film on my teeth too. Someone once told me it is genetic. Whatever, I love it, especially in a salad with some sliced strawberries or blueberries and low fat feta cheese. Yum Yum.
  • Prayforya
    Prayforya Posts: 68 Member
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    I just started to put spinach on everything! Every salad, every sandwich or pasta or whatever lol IDK why but within the last 1 weeks I just really begin to see how beneficial spinach is, and for the calories, how much of a filler it is. Love it!

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