
17. Spinach
Spinach is highly regarded as one of the best greens to eat for its nutrients. It’s rich in Vitamin K, C, A, as well as magnesium, folate, iron, lutein, and more. Spinach is a versatile green that can be eaten raw or cooked. According to Everyday Health, one cup of spinach has 16 percent of your daily vitamin A needs, as well as all of the necessary vitamin K your body needs in a day. Often described as having a mild flavor, spinach can be cooked in various ways to best suit your diet. A member of the Amaranth family, spinach is related to beets and Swiss chard.
Spinach is a healthy green that helps to strengthen your immune system. If you’re looking for a great way to utilize spinach, pair it with strawberries and a balsamic glaze for a flavorful salad, or cook it down in a sautee pan and mix it into your favorite pasta dish. This versatile green has endless applications in all of your cooking! You can also blend it into a smoothie for a sweet addition to your usual drink. Spinach is also easy to grow on your own. California is the largest spinach producer, with 44,000 acres of farmland available to produce this green every year.