Spinach

Fun Fact:

  • The name Spinach comes from the Persian word ispanai, which means green hand.
  • In medieval times, artists used the green pigment in Spinach for ink and paint.

Place of Origin:

  • Iran

Produced:

  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Kansas
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington

Nutrients and Benefits:

  • Spinach has a good source of folate, which is a vitamin. Folate is needed for the cells in our bodies to grow and multiply.
  • An excellent source of beta carotene, which changes into Vitamin A
  • Vitamin A helps keep our eyes, skin, and immune system healthy
  • Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds and keep teeth and gums healthy
  • Vitamin K helps keep our blood healthy

Nutrient Daily Value (DV):

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Raw:
    • Vitamin A: 60% DV
    • Vitamin C: 15% DV
    • Vitamin K: 181% DV

Edible Parts:

  • Leaves

Edible Colors: 

  • Green

Growing Season:

  • Cool

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