Hi all, sorry I feel like I've been slacking off, but in all honesty I just celebrated by 48th birthday and had a very busy whirlwind weekend.
Today's veggie is spinach..our green friend. Good steamed, saute'ed, and in salads.
This popular type of greens contains a powerhouse of nutrients that protect the body from numerous degenerative diseases.
Spinach contains at least 13 different flavonoid antioxidants, spinach may reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and several cancers. It is also rich in lutein, a carotenoid compound that helps to guard against age-related eye diseases. Furthermore, spinach is a superb food for the bones, as it provides calcium and magnesium as well as vitamin K, which is thought to play an important role in bone mineralization.
Nutrients: Vitamins B3, B5, B6, C, E, K, beta-carotene, biotin, folate; calcium, chromium, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc, and fiber.
Add spinach to your weekly shopping list and enjoy its flavour as well as it's nutritional benefits.
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