Superfoods continued...Spinach (Popeye was on to a good thing here!) - Love your diet..and your body will love you..
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Superfoods continued...Spinach (Popeye was on to a good thing here!) - Love your diet..and your body will love you..
Superfoods continued...Spinach (Popeye was on to a good thing here!) - Love your diet..and your body will love you.. Love your diet..and your body will love you.. HomeHealthy EatingRecipesSeasonal EatsSeasonal recipesAbout Superfoods continued...Spinach (Popeye was on to a good thing here!) 21/05/2010 0 Comment(s) Spinach has actually been in season in Ireland since April, and it continues until November. It is available year-round, but the freshest, most tender leaves appear around spring-time. Spinach is a fantastic leafy green as it can be used in so many ways- either alone as a side of healthy greens with a light dressing, or added to dishes such as curries, stews, salads, omelets, crepes etc. Plus it takes very little preparation and can easily be used as an everyday meal accompaniment.Its a multifunctional food.. Calorie for calorie, spinach provides more nutrients than any other food. It is an excellent source of Vitamin K, A (Beta Carotene), Manganese, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, B6, Calcium, Tryptophan and Vit E. Researchers have identified at least 13 different flavonoid compounds in spinach that function as antioxidants and as anti-cancer agents. The high content of Vitamin K makes spinach an important helper in maintaining bone health. Although spinach is a very good source of calcium, the availability of the calcium to the body is low due to the presence of oxalate (oxalic acid), a calcium absorption inhibiter. Similarly, although spinach is an excellent source of iron, oxalate prevents its absorption by the body and causes its elimination. Eating Vitamin C-rich foods or other foods containing Iron-absorption enhancers may improve the absorption of iron, so try to include these kinds of foods with spinach (the wine should be a treat of course!):Iron absorption enhancers:Meat, fish, or poultry Fruits: Orange, Orange Juice, watermelon, strawberries, grapefruit and other Vitamin-C rich fruits Vegetables: Broc coli, Brussels sprouts, tomato, tomato juice, potato, green ! red pepp ers ...
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