ThinCredible Edibles: Spectacular Spinach

It's not just for Popeye anymore.

Spinach is so good for you, it's nearly impossible to find a part of your anatomy this verdant veggie does NOT benefit. We'll just say spinach is a great source of iron for women. Iron helps your blood cells carry oxygen more efficiently, so this green-as-all-getout leaf will turn up the volume on your get up n' go.

Here's a super spinach recipe straight from our staff dietician Janet Russo:

SPINACH SALAD

FRESH LEAF (WHOLE OR CHOPPED)

OPTIONAL: ONIONS, PARSLEY, CELERY, CUKES, TURKEY BACON

ADD DRESSING:

1/4 CUP VINEGAR

1 CUP OLIVE OR CANOLA OIL

1/2 TSP. GARLIC POWDER

1/2 TSP. ONION POWDER

1/2 TSP. HONEY, SUGAR OR STEVIA

GROUND PEPPER

YOU CAN ALSO USE ANY OF THE OTHER DRESSING RECIPES.

ADD DESIRED AMOUNT TO THE SPINACH AS NEEDED.

OPTIONAL ITEMS TO BE ADDED TO EITHER SALAD:

WALNUTS, CRASINS, RAISINS, CHOPPED APPLE OR PINEAPPLE.