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Spinach

Quick Facts

Vegetable Type: Leafy
Scientific Name: Spinacia oleracea
Seasonality: Late-fall through spring
Nutrients: Calcium, carotene, lutein, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A, zeaxanthin
Flavor: Earthy & crisp
Complementary Flavors: Mushrooms & balsamic vinegar
Quick Cooking Tip: Add a handful of spinach to any smoothie for a boost of nutrients.
Cost: $*
*from least expensive ($) to most expensive ($$$$)

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Boost Immunity and Fight Disease with Spinach

Learn how to select, store, and prepare spinach to reap its benefits.

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Spinach Recipes

Pair this nutritious produce item with various ingredients and flavor profiles for the perfect dish!
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Health Benefits

  • Helps Reduce Hunger
  • Can Reduce a Sore Throat
  • Decreases Eye Inflammation
  • Can Help Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • Decreases Risk of Chronic Disease
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Fun Fact

Spinach is rich in vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system. Try adding chopped spinach to a batch of health shots for a nutritious start to your morning.

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Athletes and Performance

Spinach is loaded with calcium, which is not only great for bone health but essential in muscle contraction.

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Make the Most of Leftovers

Have any leftover spinach sitting around that is going to expire? Throw it into your scrambled eggs or breakfast omelet for additional flavor and nutrients.

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Making Spinach Kid-Friendly

Blend chopped spinach, diced apples, and water into a puree to create homemade baby food.

Resources

The information above was compiled with help from the following sources.
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Isabella Mead

Assistant Project Manager
The Paleo Diet

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USDA

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Food and Function

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Molecules

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