Popeye knew what he was talking about: Spinach packs a lot of punch. The green leafy vegetable is an excellent source of vitamins C and A (high concentration of beta-carotene) and folate. It is plentiful in vitamin K, manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium and vitamin B6 and is a good source of dietary fiber, copper, protein, phosphorus, zinc and vitamin E.
Spinach also offers omega-3 fatty acids, niacin and selenium. Its combination of vitamins and nutrients helps protect against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer and arthritis.
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