You’d be hard-pressed to find any vegan out there that does like spinach in one way or another. It is versatile, you can buy it frozen, fresh, or canned, and can be made a variety of ways.

Spinach is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Manganese. Vitamin A is great for your eye sight, Vitamin K helps you with healthy blood clotting, and Manganese helps your body form connective tissues and help with normal brain and nerve function. They also have a fair amount of Calcium, which is essential for strong bones. However, since Spinach is so high in oxalates, an anti-nutrient that prevents the absorption of iron, it is good to eat it with a food high in Vitamin D, such as certain mushrooms or plant-based milks. You can also get plenty of wholesome Vitamin D by spending just a few minutes in direct sunlight.

It is also high in protein, zinc, and iron, as well as many other nutrients, which makes it an awesome superfood! Due to its higher potassium content, which is higher than the potassium content of bananas, it makes for a great for for people who are suffering from high blood pressure, as well as helps prevent the formation of kidney stones.

Spinach also has an antioxidant, a nutrient that helps to prevent the ageing effects on your cells, known as alpha-lipoic acid. This antioxidant Is known to reduce oxidative stress and even lower glucose levels in those suffering from Diabetes. Due to the large amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, spinach is a great way to boost your immune system, and help you might off disease!

Many people can eat large spinach salads, and the minerals become much more bio-available if cooked for a short period of time. However, not many people like the taste of spinach by itself. That said, there are many ways to eat spinach, and love it, even if you hate it. The most popular way people do this, is by adding them to smoothies.

Smoothies are very popular, especially among the plant-based and health-food lovers. They are a great way to pack in a ton of vitamins and nutrients, with very little added materials, and they good at hiding the flavour of vegetables. Adding some berries, or bananas, along with some spinach helps to hide the flavour of the spinach, while you still reap the benefits of all of the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Add some plant-based milk alternatives to give it a great taste, flavour, and possible nutrition boost!

Another thing you can do is sauté them with some spices, or add them to another recipe, like curry, or rice. Adding a ton of spinach to a curry dish helps you to consume a whole lot of spinach without having to taste the spinach by itself, or eating a salad that is chalk full of greens. Making a delicious and creamy, savoury sauce or dressing using spinach is a good option as well, giving you a great taste without sacrificing on health.

Spinach is easily accessible in pretty much all stores in one form or another, from canned or frozen to fresh. If you are looking for cost-effectiveness, possibly go for frozen, but if you are looking for a great taste to add in a smoothie or salad, fresh is your best bet!