218/365 Super Spinach

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

Popeye loved it and so do I...it's SPINACH!

I did not always find spinach to be so good except in spinach dip and my mom's dish called "soupy rice." Eventually I realized how delicious spinach was with its delicate texture whether it's cooked or fresh and its beautiful color. You can eat it in salads or wilt it in practically any dish to make it healthier.

Spinach is an anti-oxidant high in vitamin K (important for bone health), vitamin A, manganese, folate, magnesium, and iron. It comes from the same famiy as "broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard and turnip greens, collards, and kale. (WHF)" All of these show anti-cancer properties; spinach is especially effective against prostate cancer.

It is recommended that you eat 1 cup of dark, leafy greens (fresh) once a day. You'll notice that if you cook them, they wilt and are equivalent to about 1/2 cup. It's easy to do and great for you.

In health,

Lauren

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