Raw Food Diet Superfood – Part 1. Spinach
This is the first of a series of articles about some of the best foods that you can eat on a raw food diet
Spinach is well known as a great food for health. Most people would consider it best as a cooked vegetable to accompany a meal. It can also be incorporated into recipes such as lasagne and casseroles. There are nutritional benefits to eating spinach cooked as some of its vitamins and nutrients are better absorbed when it is cooked. I still however prefer raw spinach both for its taste and its health benefits. There are 3 ways to each spinach raw.
Superfood Spinach
Juicing Spinach
When I first heard of the idea of juicing spinach I was not at all sure. When you try it on its own it does taste quite dreadful. This is true even if you water it down. What You can do however is mix it with other ingredients that cover some of the flavour of the spinach but still allow you to drink all the goodness. The recipe I use the most has the following ingredients. Spinach, Apple, Pineapple, Carrot and Ginger. You can find the complete recipe in the FREE 7 day raw food diet.
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Salad Spinach
While rocket is all the rage as a leafy salad vegetable Spinach is at least as good in terms of flavour. It is also way out in front in the amount of great vitamins that are contained within it. You can use it as a raw base for a main meal or simply include it in a melee of mixed salad vegetables.
Steamed Spinach
This is not strictly a way to eat spinach raw but if you quickly steam spinach for just one minute and serve it immediately you will keep nearly all the goodness in the spinach. You will also find that the Spinach still has a leafy texture rather than becoming a blob of green mush.
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I love spinach raw – Nice to know that it’s a super food. And thanks for the Free 7 day diet – I look forward to seeing the new healthier me.
I like spinach and agree it is great stuff. Has anyone found a good way to clean spinach fast when you by it fresh and in bulk?
I never was a spinach fan myself. My wife loves it though and likes your ideas presented here.
I have always eaten spinach cooked, after reading your tips I will try it raw.
Try it on a sandwich…yummy!
I LOVE spinach!! Thanks for reminding me what an amazing superfood this is!
Great site, full of incredible information. I will certainly continue to check back and see what other gems you have concerning the raw food diet and superfoods.
Never thought of drinking spinach juice before. Thanks to your tip, now I have some ideas on how to cover the dreadful smell.
When I was a kid I used to hate spinach. Now, I love it! Not only do I like the taste but the health benefits are amazing.
Popeye would be the grand example! I wanna be like The good ol’ sailor man. Spinach is indeed healthy, but i’ve heard green cabbage should be even healthier ?