Spinach/Silverbeet

Did you know its a specific remedy for nosebleeds as it stops bleeding! Its a great treatment for constipation and urinary difficulty. It contains rich amounts of iron and cholorphyll and has abundant vitamin A. Remember popeye and his can of spinach making him stronger! Cooked spinach may contain some more minerals than raw due to the oxalic acid which binds some of the calcium and other minerals like potassium, magnesium, copper and zinc. But cooked spinach looses the vitamin C that raw spinach contains. Baby spinach can be a great alternative to lettuce. Eat spinach with vitamin C containing foods for better iron absorption if you don’t eat meat!