Spinach: A Superfood - DREAM Wellness

I know the vision of Popeye downing a can of spinach pops into your head when you hear about this superfood, but it’s time to erase that image. Spinach is a fresh, green, potent vegetable that can be added to all sorts of dishes. Baby spinach is the way to go if you’re not a big fan of this healthy green. It’s less potent and can be made into a salad instantly. Some other ways spinach can be eaten besides a salad with olive oil dressing are: steamed spinach, atop soups and casseroles, substitute lettuce for spinach on sandwiches, or even add sesame seeds and pine nuts to yummy salads. Here is a full list of powerful nutrients and benefits found in spinach:

Prevents macular degeneration because of it’s rich supply of cartenoids lutein/zeaxanthin and, coupled with dietary marine-based omega 3 fatty acids, they can offer a powerful reduction of our risk for AMD
Powerful ally in the fight against cancer due to its rich supply of vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytonutrients
Promotes cardiovascular heath by vitamin C, beta-carotene and other nutrients in spinach work together to prevent oxidized cholesterol from building up in the blood vessel walls
Spinach is loaded with folate, which is an important contributor to heart health as it works, along with B6 and betaine, to lower serum levels of the dangerous amino acid homocysteine
The potassium and magnesium in spinach which also make significant contributions to heart health. Both work to lower blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke

So eat up your spinach to benefit from all of its powerful nutrients and advantages that can help change your life!