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Spinach
Spinach is a dark green leafy vegetable having succulent and spoon-shaped leaves. Spinach can be sweet, earthy, nutty and even tangy.
Spinach is high in vitamin A, vitamin K and folate. vitamin K, which is important for proper blood clotting. Vitamin A is necessary for healthy vision, immune function, and skin and bone health.The folate in spinach is good for your healthy cardiovascular system. Flavonoids in spinach act as antioxidants to keep cholesterol from oxidizing and protect your body from free radicals, particularly in the colon.
· In the 1930’s U.S. spinach growers credited
Popeye with a 33% increase in domestic spinach consumption – a welcome boost to
an industry during the depression era.
· The spinach growing town of Crystal City,
Texas, erected a statue of Popeye in 1937.
