I love spinach, and I loved watching Popeye while growing up (coincidence?), but is spinach really as good as Popeye says? Well, it might not make you strong enough to break out of cement, but it is definitely good.

The iron and chlorophyll found in spinach builds blood, and if you suffer from an iron deficiency, eating spinach is a good way to build it back up. It also cleanses the blood of certain toxins (skin related).

Spinach can also be used as a laxative . . . if you suffer from constipation, try eating some spinach. Spinach helps with the bowel and urinary movements of the body, and so spinach would be beneficial for those with urinary difficulty as well.

To eat spinach plain, you could steam it, or you could sautee it in a little butter. But a lot of raw spinach makes just a little cooked spinach, so don’t be afraid of how much spinach you have before you start cooking. If you are baking with spinach, it is best to steam it first.