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Why Spinach? Spinach can prevent cancer and heart diseases. It’s one of the richest sources of vitamins & minerals.
Alkaline. The protein you eat to build muscle is acidic. Spinach is one of the most alkaline foods. It prevents muscle & bone loss.
Nutrient Dense. Spinach is rich in vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, iron, folate, potassium, and many more vitamins & minerals.
Fat Loss. Spinach fills your stomach, but is low calorie (25kcal/100g). It’s also high in insoluble fiber, improving digestion.
5 tasty spinach recipes
Categories: Food Focus · nutrition · recipes
This is a green juice that I make at least 3-4 times a week. It is a great way to detoxify your body and it tastes great.
Use organic ingredients. Run everything thru a good juicer.
1 bunch Kale
1 cucumber
1 lemon (juice the entire lemon)
2 apples – your choice
1 head celery
Categories: recipes
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups dry roasted quinoa
2 navel oranges, zested
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
2 1/2 cups veggie broth
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer.
Add broth, oil and quinoa, bring to a boil.
Cover and lower heat to low, cooking for 12 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and toss in orange zest, parsley and toasted walnuts.
Variations:
Slice zested oranges and serve them after dinner.
with permission from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Categories: recipes
Ingredients:
Quinoa
Tortillas (Garden of Eatin whole wheat)
Black beans, drained
Baby spinach
Grated cheese
Directions:
Take a tortilla and spread some quinoa on it. Add black beans over the quinoa. Pile a bunch of baby spinach on top of the beans. Sprinkle some cheese over the spinach. Put a tortilla on the top.
Cook on skillet until cheese melts. Or cook in microwave for 1 minute, 30 seconds.
variations:
add grilled chicken
substitute black beans with pinto beans or refried beans
add sliced avocado on top when cooked
use your favorite salsa
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