Spinach
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Info
Ingredient name
Spinach
Season
Spring
Short description
Cooks down dramatically — start with a lot more than you think you need.
Nutritive type
FiberProtein
Key nutrients
IronFolateVitamin K
Calories per weight
23 kcal / 100g
Satiety level
Medium
Good for (health benefits)
Blood, energy, cognition
Inflammatory effect
Anti-inflammatory
Best preparation methods
Raw or briefly wilted
Cooking improves
Iron bioavailability (slightly)
Best absorbed with
Vitamin C, healthy fat
Absorption blockers
Calcium (oxalates)
Best storage method
Fridge crisper, dry
Shelf life
5–7 days
Mood & cognitive effects
FocusEnergy
Spinach recipes
Cook with spinach — recipes from our library that make the most of it.