Spinach
Recipes Preserving Nutritional Information
Recipes Preserving Nutritional Information
Feed your inner Popeye with Carter's crisp tender spinach, usually available by late June!
Spinach - Eat more of this super green to help reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration, cancer, heart disease and neural tube defects.
Age-related macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in people 65 years and older. Lutein and zeaxantin are two carotenoids supplied by spinach that may reduce the risk of this type of macular degeneration and help keep your eyes healthy.
Other sources of lutein and zeaxantin are collards, mustard greens, red chili peppers and sweet red peppers.
Carotenoids and the antioxidant vitamins C and E in spinach are also believed to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and cataracts. And the healthy dose of potassium and calcium found in spinach can help regulate your blood pressure.
The benefits of spinach don't stop there! Spinach and other leafy greens also provide folic acid, which is known to reduce the risk of neural tube defect and heart disease.
Some studies have shown that the compounds in spinach may even improve your memory! Nutrition Tip: Toss spinach, romaine lettuce and red peppers into your next salad for a nutritional boost!
Spinach is believed to be of Persian origin and introduced into Europe in the 15th century. Since the early 19th century, spinach has been a versatile and commonly used vegetable in the United States.CDC.gov - 5 a Day
Spinach was the first frozen vegetable to be sold.
In 1937 Spinach growers in the U.S. erected a statue in honor of Popeye the comic strip sailor.
In 1929 Popeye the spinach loving sailor first appeared in the comic strip 'Thimble Theatre.' Elzie Segar created Popeye.
SPECIAL NOTE - Iron and calcium in plant foods are not highly absorbed by the body. Spinach contains a chemical called oxalic acid, which binds with iron and calcium and reduces the absorption of these minerals. To improve iron absorption, spinach should be eaten with vitamin C-rich foods such as orange juice, tomatoes, or citrus fruit
Age-related macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in people 65 years and older. Lutein and zeaxantin are two carotenoids supplied by spinach that may reduce the risk of this type of macular degeneration and help keep your eyes healthy.
Other sources of lutein and zeaxantin are collards, mustard greens, red chili peppers and sweet red peppers.
Carotenoids and the antioxidant vitamins C and E in spinach are also believed to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and cataracts. And the healthy dose of potassium and calcium found in spinach can help regulate your blood pressure.
The benefits of spinach don't stop there! Spinach and other leafy greens also provide folic acid, which is known to reduce the risk of neural tube defect and heart disease.
Some studies have shown that the compounds in spinach may even improve your memory! Nutrition Tip: Toss spinach, romaine lettuce and red peppers into your next salad for a nutritional boost!
Spinach is believed to be of Persian origin and introduced into Europe in the 15th century. Since the early 19th century, spinach has been a versatile and commonly used vegetable in the United States.CDC.gov - 5 a Day
Spinach was the first frozen vegetable to be sold.
In 1937 Spinach growers in the U.S. erected a statue in honor of Popeye the comic strip sailor.
In 1929 Popeye the spinach loving sailor first appeared in the comic strip 'Thimble Theatre.' Elzie Segar created Popeye.
SPECIAL NOTE - Iron and calcium in plant foods are not highly absorbed by the body. Spinach contains a chemical called oxalic acid, which binds with iron and calcium and reduces the absorption of these minerals. To improve iron absorption, spinach should be eaten with vitamin C-rich foods such as orange juice, tomatoes, or citrus fruit