Health benefits: May reduce risk of cancer, antioxidant protection, may protect against eye degeneration, lessens chance of spina bifida, helps avoid and relieve anaemia, and provides plenty of potassium.
Cautions: People with, or who have had gout, or kidney or bladder stones, should avoid spinach due to its high content of oxalates.
Rinse spinach in 2-3 changes of water and cook only with the water left on the leaves after washing. Cover tightly, heat over high temperature until sizzling, then cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain immediately.
Storing:
Chill spinach, wrapped, until ready to use.