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3 Spinach

Spinach is a leafy green vegetable commonly eaten raw or cooked. It has a mild flavor and is widely used in salads, sautés, soups, and smoothies.

Beneficial properties

high in vitamin K rich in folate source of iron contains antioxidants low in calories high in fiber

Nutritional highlights

Spinach provides vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, iron, magnesium, and lutein and zeaxanthin.

Caution. High in vitamin K, which can interfere with warfarin dosing, and also contains oxalates that may be a concern for people prone to kidney stones.