4 Reasons Why You Should Be Eating Spinach

While relying on supplements to get your daily vitamin intake is one option, I prefer to eat a balanced diet that includes an array of foods that naturally have all the vitamins and minerals my body needs.

When you learn about the healing properties of some of the things you might already have in your fridge or pantry, it’s really mind-blowing, whether you’re fighting inflammation with turmeric or clearing up your skin with apple cider vinegar.

One of my recent go-tos has been spinach — which may sound boring at first, but I promise you’ll be more excited about seeing it on your plate once you understand how good it is for you! It’s an easy swap for other lettuces in salads and tacos, and is a great addition to smoothies because it packs a ton of nutrients without affecting the overall taste too much.

I could go on and on, but to start, here are four major health benefits that will make you want to embrace spinach every day:

It’s Packed with Vitamins and Nutrients

And when I say “packed,” I mean packed. Some key players are potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron, folate, calcium, and vitamins A, B6, and C. And that’s only part of the list!

It Improves Eyesight

You’ve probably seen those lutein capsules at the pharmacy that promise to preserve your vision. Guess what? Spinach naturally contains it— as well as beta carotene and xanthene, all of which help to keep your eyes healthy and irritation-free.

It Boosts Your Metabolism

Because spinach is super high in protein, it helps metabolism in many ways — think better muscle development, faster healing of wounds, and even curbed cravings.

It Reduces Inflammation

Spinach is also great for inflammation throughout the body, as it contains more than a dozen anti-inflammatory compounds! Although I work on strengthening my knees regularly, my past running injuries still flare up from time to time, so eating naturally anti-inflammatory foods like spinach is a great way to keep my joints moving pain-free, without medicine.