Many of the reported actions of spinach are related to its antioxidant properties. It may play a role in the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, age-related macular degeneration, and the degeneration of the immune and neurological systems.

Spinach contains a number of antioxidants, including carotenoids, polyphenols, and flavonoids (quercetin).

Dried spinach is a versatile ingredient that everyone should keep handy! It allows you to incorporate green goodness in an instant. Favorite spinach powder tips include:

• Use to replace some of the flour in breads and baked goods. Replace up to 1/4 cup of flour with dried spinach powder in your favorite recipe.
• Use as a natural food dye or to color handmade soap.
• Mixed with equal parts kelp powder to make a skin nourishing face mask. Some people swear by its wrinkle, puffiness, and redness reducing power.
• Can be encapsulated for convenient use.
• A good way to sneak some leafy greens into your picky eater’s diet.

Recent lab research in laboratory animals has shown that glycoglycerolipids from spinach can help protect the lining of the digestive tract from damage — especially damage related to unwanted inflammation.

In a recent study on the relationship between risk of prostate cancer and vegetable intake — including the vegetables spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, turnip greens, collards, and kale — only spinach showed evidence of significant protection against the occurrence of aggressive prostate cancer.

Also, spinach is high in oxalic acid, so anyone with kidney stones should check with their doctor before using therapeutically.

Among the world's healthiest vegetables, spinach is at the top of the list for nutrient richness. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it is also concentrated in health-promoting phytonutrients such as carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin) and flavonoids to provide you with powerful antioxidant protection.

Botanical Name: spinacea oleracea
Origin: China
Notes: Kosher Certified. Non-irradiated. GMO Free. Gluten Free. Certified Organic by NOP.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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