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I love this stuff! Spinach is not only one of the most nutritious foods out there (aka "superfood"), it is possibly the most versatile. I always have some raw spinach in my fridge and add it to almost everything I cook.

It helps build muscle and is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, calcium, potassium, fiber...the list goes on. One cup cooked spinach contains 1000% your RDV of Vitamin K! It has also been found to reduce the risk of both prostate and colon cancers.

Add this stuff to pasta sauces. Use it as a pizza or sandwich topping. Put it in quesadillas or tacos. Blend it into rice. Can be eaten as a side or by itself. Cover a plate or bowl with raw spinach: add some raw mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, nuts (almonds work well), and cheese crumbles for an amazing salad. Add some grilled or sauteed steak, chicken, shrimp, or fish to make it a meal. Did I mention delicious spinach dip?

Benefits:
- Maintains bone density and strength
- Helps build muscle
- Rich in anti-oxidants
- Promotes healthy skin
- Aids digestion
- Fights and helps prevent cancer
- Improves cardiovascular health and blood pressure
- Protects vision and brain from the effects of aging
- Anti-inflammatory properties







Sources:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/2700-f...s-spinach/
http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/nutrit...php?page=1
http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/11-...inach.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinach