All the ways this mighty leafy green helps your body, raw or cooked.
of all the leafy greens, spinach is one of the most versatile. i whip it into smoothies, enjoy chilled spinach salads, steam and saute fresh spinach, add it to stir frys, and even blend it into baked goods like brownies. spinach also has many health benefits, and you can easily build it into your meals. here are six perks of eating more of this powerfully protective plant, and simple ways to incorporate it into meals and snacks.
three cups of raw spinach provides just 20 calories, no fat, 2 grams of protein, and 3 grams of carbohydrate with 2 grams as fiber (so 1 gram of net carbs). though it has so few calories, spinach is packed with nutrients. a three cup portion provides over 300% of the daily need for bone-supporting vitamin k. spinach also provides over 160% of the daily goal for vitamin a, and about 40% for vitamin c, which both support immune function and promote healthy skin.