This leafy, green powerhouse is a great source of protein, vitamins A, C, E, and K, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and manganese -- and has about 7 calories a cup. Because spinach binds with iron and calcium, reducing their absorption, enjoy vitamin-C-rich foods such as orange juice, tomatoes, or citrus fruit with spinach to aid absorption.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Buy Organic: Spinach
This leafy, green powerhouse is a great source of protein, vitamins A, C, E, and K, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and manganese -- and has about 7 calories a cup. Because spinach binds with iron and calcium, reducing their absorption, enjoy vitamin-C-rich foods such as orange juice, tomatoes, or citrus fruit with spinach to aid absorption.
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