Spinach

From Super Foods Health Style by STEVEN G. PRATT, M.D., and KATHY MATTHEWS

Spinach is an all-star SuperFood

A source of:

• Synergy of multiple nutrients/phytonutrients
• Low calories
• Lutein/zeaxathin
• Beta-carotene
• Plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids
• Glutahione
• Alpha-lipoic acid
• Vitamins C and E
• B vitamins (thiamin, ribflavin, B6, folate)
• Minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, and zinc
• Polyphenols
• Betaine
• Coenzyme Q10

SIDEKICKS: kale, collards, Swiss chard, arugula, mustard greens, turnip greens, bok choy, romaine lettuce, orange bell peppers, seaweed

TRY TO EAT: 1 cup steamed or 2 cups raw most days

Research has demonstrated and inverse relationship between spinach consumption and the following:

• Cardiovascular disease: stroke, coronary artery
  
• Cancer
• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): age-related vision loss
  
• Cataracts

Spinach may help prevent or delay age-related cognitive decline