Friday, 23 September 2016

5 interesting facts about Spinach

Spinach Leaves

1. Spinach is native to Ancient Persia.

2. Spinach is related to beets and belongs to the same family!

3. China is the world’s leading producer of Spinach followed by the United States.

4. Spinach contains an appreciable amount of iron. However it also contains oxalate – an iron-absorption inhibiting substance!

5. The cartoon character Popeye is credited in increasing US domestic consumption of spinach. Crystal City, Texas has a statue of him!


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