1. Fresh Spinach Day
July 16, 2014

2. What’s so great about Spinach?
• A lot, actually. Spinach is packed with the following:
• Glycoglycerolipids
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin A
• Manganese
• Folate
• Iron
• And on and on. Read more to see what these do for your body.

3. Glycoglycerolipids
• Help protect the lining of the digestive tract from damage, especially
due to unwanted inflammation
• Preliminary research suggests that glycoglycerolipids may slow or
even block the proliferation of cancer cells and solid tumors

4. Vitamin K
• Vitamin K plays a vital role in blood clotting, preventing bleeding
• It supports bone health, preventing fractures and breaks
• Has been shown to improve insulin resistance for older men
• Studies indicate it may be as important nutrient for protecting cells
that line blood vessels
• 1 cup of spinach contains 987.2% of the recommended daily value
(DV) for vitamin K (Yes, that number is correct)

5. Vitamin A (Under the Caroteniods group)
• Function as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
• Stimulate cell to cell communication, may help to prevent overgrowth
of cells, aiding to cancer prevention
• Participate in female reproduction, the corpus luteum contains very
high levels of beta-carotene
• Helps to support vision health thanks for high levels of lutein and
zeaxanthin
• 1 cup of spinach contains 105% DV for vitamin A

6. Manganese
• Co-factor in the enzyme that is a potent antioxidant associated with
protection against UV damage
• Aids in blood sugar control by aiding enzymes in the process of
converting non-carbohydrates foods into sugars to burn as energy
(gluconeogenesis)
• 1 cup of spinach contains 84% DV

7. Folate
• Supports red blood cell production to help prevent anemia
• Help prevent osteoporosis-related bone fractures
• Enables nerves to function properly
• Reduces the risk of infants being born with neural tube defects
• 1 cup contains 66% of DV

8. Iron
• Enhances oxygen transport, the hemoglobin protein that transport
oxygen to the body’s cells is rich in iron
• Supports proper metabolism for muscles and other active organs,
helping to give us energy
• The most widespread nutritional deficiency in the world is iron, so eat
some!
• 1 cup of spinach contains 36% of DV

9. Verdict: Super Food
• Spinach supports a very healthy lifestyle. Low in calories, high in just
about everything good for you.
• Eating a salad with 2 cups of spinach each day will deliver a whole
host of anti-inflammatories, vitamins, and nutrients.
• Pop-eye had it right all along!

10. Nutritional Information found at
The World’s Healthiest Foods