OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaSpinach is a plant with dark green, soft leaves that are shaped a little bit like hearts! It is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat. Spinach originally came from Persia, which is now called Iran.
Spinach is packed with iron, which helps your blood carry oxygen all around your body and keeps your muscles strong. It also has lots of vitamins that are great for your eyes and your bones. A famous cartoon character named Popeye ate spinach to get super strong!
- When you cook spinach, it shrinks down to a tiny amount!
- A giant pile of fresh spinach leaves will cook down to just a small spoonful because spinach is mostly made of water.
- You can eat spinach raw in a salad, blend it into a smoothie, or mix it into pasta.
