I'm pretty sure I used to watch the "Pop-eye" cartoon and think, gross! Who would eat nasty slimy green spinach? Luckily I grew up though and Ryan and I regularly throw a bag of spinach into our cart. You can find it right by the other lettuces in the produce department of any grocery store and I actually think it's cheaper than buying a bag of romaine. While we usually use it as a salad base, there are several other ways to incorporate this GREEN into your diet!
+ put it in sandwiches or wraps
+ throw it on homemade pizza :-)
+ cook it into an omelet
+ saute it with garlic for a healthy side dish
+ wilt it in olive oil and add to your favorite pasta
+ use alone as a salad base or mix with romaine or cabbage- then top with meat, cheese, nuts, fruit, anything!
+in a green smoothie!
I know. You probably just stopped reading. But yes, you can put spinach into a fruit smoothie! I promise. I was skeptical too. But you can't even taste it! What a great way to sneak nutrients in ;>
You might try a mix of: milk, banana, berries, spinach, and some ice!
Benefits of Spinach!
o Calcium
o Folic Acid
o Vitamin K
o Iron
Spinach is loaded with these!
o Vitamin C
o Fiber
o Magnesium
The nutrients in spinach can help protect against damaged arteries, cancer, memory loss, and can strengthen your bones.
It's been called a "Superfood" and while it won't give you bulging muscles overnight, it's a colorful and healthy way to add some GREEN to your life!
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