SPINACH

Green leafy vegetables are an important group of food. Green leaves are a great source of alkaline minerals and have anti-stress properties. They are the best form of chlorophyll which is one of nature's most important healers.
Spinach is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin K, folate and potassium. It contains vitamin C and B6 and riboflavin.The vegetables dark green leaves contain other valuable nutrients especially antioxidants and bioflavoids that help block cancer causing substances and processes. Cooking spinach helps to convert lutein into more bio-available forms. Folate is important for pregnant women as it helps prevent congenital neurological defects. Folate deficiency can cause a severe type of anemia.