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things are greening up...spinach

 Spring is in full bloom.  All that warm weather calls for extra activity.  With all that extra activity you'll need lots of energy. Where do you get extra energy... Spinach is a good source...

Spinach is high in iron...but did you know that iron is an integral component of hemoglobin? Hemoglobin transports oxygen from your lungs to your body's cells and is also key in energy production and metabolism. Don't know about you, but I vote for oxygen! 

Iron promotes heart health, brain health, vision health and is an excellent source of folic acid and B vitamins. It supplies minerals that are essential in keeping blood pressure balanced and researches have identified over 13 compounds in spinach that function as antioxidant that prevent cancer cell replication.

Spinach supplies our body with bone-building calcium, muscle-building protein, inflammation-reducing omega-3 fatty acids, and contains sleep promoting tryptophan.

Spinach contains a powerhouse of nutrition for health and weight control. Weight loss surgery is not just about losing weight, but about regaining our health so...

Be sure to remove the stems, which can be stringy and hard to digest.  

This week I've been adding spinach to everything from breakfast omelets in the morning to stuffed chicken at dinner.  So as things greening up outside, green up inside with spinach...

Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 11:11AM by Registered CommenterJulia Holloman | CommentsPost a Comment

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