You might need spinach if you. . .

• Have blood sugar that tends to be high

• Feel sluggish

• Struggle with regularity or digestion in general

Benefits of Spinach

• Regulates blood sugar levels: Spinach is high in insoluble fiber, magnesium, and various antioxidants. All of these contribute to spinach’s ability to support healthy blood sugar levels.

• Modulates metabolism: Spinach’s vibrant green color comes partly from its chlorophyll. Chlorophyll may support healthy cellular energy processes.

• Provides an energy boost: Spinach is high in iron, which may give you a boost to your energy level.

• Supports healthy digestion: It is high in fiber and anti-inflammatory flavonoids, which can help to move food through the digestive tract and absorb more nutrients.

Common Ways to Use Spinach

• Fresh food: The most common way to use spinach is to eat it as a food. You can leave it raw on sandwiches, salads, or more. It can also be cooked and served in many different forms.

• Supplement: Spinach is often dehydrated and made into a powder to put into smoothies or capsules.

Growing and Foraging Information

Spinach requires 6 weeks of cool weather from seeding to harvest; this generally is spring or fall, though many gardeners have better luck planting in the fall.

Safety Concerns:

Spinach is recognized as a food and is considered safe for consumption. As with any food, it is possible to have an allergy to spinach.

Drug Interaction: If you have any health concerns or are taking any prescription medication, please consult with your health care provider before adding new herbs to your diet.

Breastfeeding and Pregnancy: There are no known contraindications for breastfeeding and pregnancy.

Select Studies About Spinach

Functional properties of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) phytochemicals and bioactives

There is a lot of evidence that indicates that diets rich in fruits and vegetables are protective against common chronic diseases, such as cancer, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Leafy green vegetables are recognized as having the most health-promoting activities that are attributed to the functional properties of their nutrients.

Antioxidant Effects of Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) Supplementation in Hyperlipidemic Rats

Spinach is rich in antioxidants, and it has been proven that consuming green leafy vegetables, like spinach, helps with stress induced health problems.

How Earthley Uses Spinach

Greens Powder

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