Popeye was really on to something! Spinach is a healthy green is full of vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. It's a good source of vitamins A, B2, C and K, and also contains magnesium, manganese, folate, iron, calcium and potassium. That's a long list of good things for one small leaf! Best of all, spinach loves to grow in the cooler Spring and Autumn days when other veggies won't cooperate. Here's a quick and tasty smoothie recipe to enjoy the benefits that spinach has to offer.
Vitamin and Antioxidant-Packed Fresh Spinach Smoothie
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 cup freshly picked baby spinach
1 cup seedless green grapes
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup ice
Directions
Place the grapes, spinach, ice, and coconut milk in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy. Enjoy!