Spinach

Nutrition

Serving Size	85 grams
Calories	40
	Daily Value
Calories From Fat	0
Total Fat 0	0%
Saturated Fat 0	0%
Trans Fat 0	0%
Cholesterol 0	0%
Sodium 160mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Sugars 0	0%
Sugars Added 0g	0%
Protein 2g	4%
Calcium 80mg	6%
Iron 2.3mg	13%
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Potassium 470mg	10%

Spinach is rich in antioxidant vitamins and also helps lower cholesterol and maintain healthy blood pressure.

Spinach offers twice as much fiber as other greens. Best served raw, spinach is loaded with many beneficial vitamins and other nutrients. Each leaf is tender and succulent, with baby leaves having a sweeter flavor while the larger ones taste more salty.

Place unwashed spinach in a plastic bag and store in the crisper drawer of refrigerator.

Fill a bowl with water, then dip the leaves to rinse for a few seconds. Drain in a colander or pat dry with towels.

Spinach is popular in salads and great for stuffed chicken or pasta. Cook into casseroles or quiche, or add it to a creamy dip.

Baby leaves taste sweet and mild while larger ones are salty and slightly vegetal. Cook the leaves to reduce the bitter flavor.