Superfood: Spinach

Add a serving of leafy spinach to help protect against heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, and certain cancers. —

By: Holley Johnson, M.S., R.D. Myrecipes.com, Food Editor

Superfood: Spinach

Leafy green spinach is loaded with an army of beneficial nutrients to protect the body from cancer and disease. Specifically, spinach has 13 different flavanoids that act as anti-cancer agents and antioxidants. These help to fight cancer, protect against age related memory loss, and prevent heart disease.The magnesium in spinach helps to lower high blood pressure and protect against heart disease, while vitamins C and A also benefit the heart by preventing cholesterol from becoming oxidized in the body. These nutrients, along with folic acid and fiber, help to fight cancer, especially of the colon, lung, and breast. Spinach also contains vitamin E that may help slow the loss of mental function, and vitamin K that helps maintain bone health.

Mediterranean Roast Turkey

Serve this slow cooker roast with mashed potatoes and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large)
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/2 cup julienne-cut drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning mix (such as McCormick's)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (4-pound) boneless turkey breast, trimmed
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Combine first 9 ingredients in an electric slow cooker. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.
Combine remaining 1/4 cup broth and flour in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until smooth. Add broth mixture to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes. Cut turkey into slices.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 4 ounces turkey and about 1/3 cup onion mixture)

CALORIES 368 (26% from fat); FAT 10.7g (sat 2.2g,mono 5.6g,poly 2g); IRON 3.2mg; CHOLESTEROL 159mg; CALCIUM 44mg; CARBOHYDRATE 9.8g; SODIUM 527mg; PROTEIN 55.3g; FIBER 1.2g

Sourse: Cooking Light, MARCH 2006

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