Thursday, December 27, 2012

SPINACH



A to Z Medicinal Properties of Ingredients - Spinach

Popeye the sailor had it right all along! A diet which contains spinach can lead to the strengthening of the body. Kick start your journey to a stronger body with Urban Remedy's spinach infused Juice Cleanses: http://bit.ly/Vx96V7

Powerful Spinach benefits include:
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- Contains oxalic acid - a substance that inhibits the absorption of calcium into the body.

- The magnesium contained in spinach helps prevent diabetes.

- Iodine helps treat skin diseases and strengthens the immune system.

- Vitamin B improves cerebral activity and helps in maintaining the firmness of the skin.

- Spinach contains mineral salts (sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, manganese, iodine, copper), vitamins (C, B1, B2, B6, PP, E, K, folic acid, vitamin A), chlorophyll, amino acids such as arginine and lysine, but also lipids, protides, glucdes and fibers.

- It has been said that one fresh glass of spinach juice, drunk in the morning, is good for nervous depressions and fatigue. Spinach juice also helps with pernicious anemia and low and high blood pressure.

Did you know?
The popularity of Popeye helped boost spinach sales. Using Popeye as a role model for healthier eating may work; a 2010 study revealed that children increased their vegetable consumption after watching Popeye cartoons.

Spinach & Frisée Salad w/ Coriander-Crusted Scallops Recipe

Ingredients:
TANGERINE VINAIGRETTE
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon tangerine or orange zest
2 tablespoons tangerine or orange juice
4 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons finely chopped spring herbs, such as chervil, chives, tarragon and/or dill
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Salad
6 cups baby spinach
6 cups torn frisée
2 tangerines or oranges, segmented (see Tip)
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4...

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