December – Spinach

The Friday before (12/1/17): In November, we tried a less familiar green leafy vegetable which was kale. This December we are celebrating another green leafy vegetable which is spinach. Spinach is much different than kale in that it is characterized by small tender leaves.

The Monday of (12/4/17): This week we are going to be serving a superpower packed veggie. The vegetable that we will be serving is spinach. It is rich in a plant form of iron which helps deliver oxygen to our bodies. In fact, eating spinach with a source of vitamin C like orange juice or another fruit allows your bodies to get more iron.

The Friday of (12/8/17): Spinach is our garden fresh vegetable that we will be serving at lunch today. It is packed with nutrients including iron which helps deliver oxygen to our bodies. Remember, eating spinach with a fruit can increase the good benefits of spinach.