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INGREDIENT GUIDE

Spinach

Spinach
Spinach

Spinach

Spinach, which belongs to the same family as beets and quinoa, is a super food! Like most dark leafy greens, Spinach boasts excellent nutritional value, antioxidants and anti-cancer properties. Spinach is delicious cooked or raw, and just half a cup of raw spinach counts as 1 of the 5 servings of fruits and vegetables you need to eat every day.Though it’s not a staple in their traditional cooking, China is the world’s largest spinach producer with over 85% of global production.

When is Spinach in season?

Year-Round

How to store Spinach?

It’s always wiser to choose tender baby spinach leaves. The larger the leaves, the more mature they are and the more likely they are to be tough or stringy.

Spinach leaves that are placed under well-lit areas in the store have been found to contain more nutrients than those stored in dark areas.

Do not wash spinach before storing, as the moisture will cause it to spoil. Do, however, ensure it’s washed properly before consumption, as the leaves and stems may have residual soil and chemicals.

What to make with leftover Spinach?

Add spinach into recipes you already make at home. Throw a few handfuls into your favorite pasta, soup or casserole for a healthy green addition.

Sautée spinach with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil and season with ground black pepper and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve under grilled meat or fish.

Food Science

Spinach’s dark green color indicates that it contains high levels of chlorophyll and healthy carotenoids!

It’s possible to develop kidney stones after eating too much spinach because of its high levels of oxalic acid.

Cooking tips for Spinach

Do not wash spinach before storing, as the moisture will cause it to spoil. Do, however, ensure it’s washed properly before consumption, as the leaves and stems may have residual soil and chemicals.

When cooking spinach, try steaming, sautéeing, or microwaving spinach rather than boiling to preserve the nutrients.

Keeping in mind that eating spinach raw is actually the healthiest way to consume it, try blending it with other fruits and veggies to create a delicious fruity green smoothie!

What are the health benefits of Spinach?

Regular consumption of fresh, organic spinach juice can help improve skin health!

Spinach is also an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid and is also a good source of manganese, magnesium, iron and vitamin B2.

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