Fun Facts
We know cucumbers are almost entirely water, but is spinach?
Yes, spinach is 91% water!
Which has more iron, beef or spinach?
There is more iron in spinach than beef!
Spinach farmers of the 1930s credited what famous figure for a 33% boost in spinach consumption which was much needed during The Great Depression?
Popeye the Sailorman
What can you do with spinach to make it even MORE healthy?
Cook it!
Unlike most veggies, cooking spinach intensifies the health benefits. Half a cup of cooked spinach will give you three times the nutrition as one cup of raw spinach.
How has spinach been used during wartime?
During World War I, wine was reinforced with spinach juice and given to hemorrhaging French soldiers. The idea was to utilize the high volume of vitamin K in spinach to thicken their blood and improve their situation.
What is the VERY best way to eat spinach to get the most nutritional value?
Liquefy it!
Liquefying fresh spinach is the absolute best way to consume spinach – doing this releases beta-carotene stored in the leaves which enables your body to absorb the nutrients even easier than boiling it.
In the U.S. alone, which state is the top supplier of spinach for the country?
California produces 75% of the country's production.
Who should avoid eating spinach and why?
Anyone taking blood thinners or is susceptible to kidney stones.
Spinach has high amounts of vitamin K1 which may sound good, but it can cause blood clotting, and can interfere with any medication that causes blood thinning.
Oxalates found in spinach can cause kidney stones in those who are sensitive or intolerant of oxalates.
What country supplies the highest production of spinach?
China produces 26 million tons of spinach per year – that’s about 92% of the world’s production!
How many vitamins and minerals are found in spinach?
15 different vitamins and minerals that are crucial for prime health.