Title: Spinach Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Headings: Spinach Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Spinach Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Spinach Nutrition Facts
Carbs
Protein
Fat
Vitamins and Minerals
Health Benefits
Promotes Weight Management
Reduces Cancer Risk
Protects Eye Health
Prevents Hair Loss
Enhances Blood Functions
Allergies
Adverse Effects
Varieties
When It's Best
Storage and Food Safety
How to Prepare
Recipes
Healthy Spinach Recipes to Try

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Fresh spinach should be used right away, within about 3 days. You can also freeze fresh greens. To do so, blanch your spinach in boiling water for one minute and then place it in an ice bath to cool. Next, wring out as much water as possible and form the spinach into single-serving balls, place in a ziplock bag in the freezer. Keep blanched spinach in the freezer for 8–12 months. 13 ﻿
How to Prepare
Rinse spinach in cold water to remove all traces of grit from the leaves. 12 ﻿
Spinach works well with moist cooking methods, but steaming and sauteing are most common. Be careful when cooking with oil, as spinach can act like a sponge and soak up a large portion of fat. Spinach can also be used raw as a salad green or an ingredient in smoothies. Get creative and use spinach as a replacement for bread when making wraps, or as an addition to egg scrambles.