Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Spinach

I love eating spinach it's so tasty and good for you. The nutrients found in Spinach are Vitamins B2, B3, B6, C E, K, beta carotene, folate,
calcium, cooper, magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphours, potassium, selenium, zinc, fiber; omega-3 oils; protein; tryptophan.
The strength of spinach lies in it's rich content of a large number of nutrients that work together. It is an excellent source of iron, but it is
equally rich in vitamin c, which helps the body use iron efficiently.

The vitamin k, calcium, magnesium in spinach help build and maintain bone strength. Just in case you were wondering, the oxalate content
in spinach does not prevent the body from absorbing calcium. It just contains far more calcium than the oxalates can bind.
Just 2 tablespoons of cooked spinach contains more than the daily requirement of vitamin K and most of the beta carotene you need.
Eating this powerful vegetable for strenght, energy and stamin guarantees you'll be fighting fit, just like Popeye!

Simple Spinach Recipe

1 lb of spinach
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon of olive oil

Put oilve oil in a pan and add garlic
Sautee garlic and add spinach to garlic.
Cook over low heat until spinach wilts.
add a little salt and pepper.
Serve this simple yet delicious side dish with any meal.

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