I don't remember liking spinach as a kid, but now it's one of my favourite veggies, particularly because it's rich in the nutrients that city life demands: magnesium for relaxation, b vitamins and iron for energy and fibre and chlorophyll (the green pigment) for detoxification.
It's also easily available (it's in season now) and quick and easy to cook so there's really no excuses not to eat it regularly. If you're not already doing so here are some quick ways to add it to your diet.
- The easiest way is to serve it raw as salad. I'm not a fan of plain spinach salad but prefer to mix it in with some other baby leaves.
- Wilt fresh leaves in a pan with a little water for just a few minutes, add a pinch of salt and serve as a side to your dinner.
- For days when there's no food in the house keep frozen spinach portions in the freezer which can be defrosted in a pan or microwave with a little olive oil.
- For a quick and healthy lunch, whisk two eggs with a tsp of oregano or sage and a pinch of salt and pepper. Chop a handful of spinach leaves into thin strips and stir into the egg, cook as an omelette. If you want, top with goat's cheese, mushrooms, peppers or any other filling while it cooks and then fold as you serve.
- If you're into juicing add some spinach to your fruit or vegetable juices for an extra nutrient boost.
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