Spinach: Superfood Highlight

Spinach

*Try to eat 1 C steamed or 2 cups raw most days

Spinach is an excellent source of:

-Beta-carotene
-Plant derived omega-3 fatty acids
-Glutathione
-Alpha-lipoic acid
-Vitamin C
-Vitamin E
-B Vitamins
-Calcium
-Iron
-Zinc
-Polyphenols
*AND low in calories

Spinach is one of the most nutritious foods on earth, calorie for calorie, spinach provides more nutrients than any other food (Superfoods Health Style). Research has demonstrated that the consumption of spinach helps prevent:

-Cardiovascular Disease (including stroke and coronary artery disease)
-Cancer: colon, lung, skin, oral, stomach, ovarian, prostate, and breast
-Age-related macular degeneration
-Cataracts

A few tips to help get spinach into your diet:

-Hot, steamed spinach is a good side dish (sprinkle with sesame or pine nuts)
-Spinach salads (or mixed in with other greens)
-Add to soups or casseroles
-Use on sandwiches

(Superfoods HealthStyle :Proven Strategies for Lifelong Health)