Give Me 5! Trivia

Spinach

  • Spinach probably originated in the Middle East.
  • Popeye the Sailorman was a great lover of spinach.
  • Spinach is related to a group of plants called goosefoots because of the shape of their leaves.
  • Spinach has a high level of iron, an excellent source of vitamin C, folate (one of the B vitamins) and high in fiber.
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