
- Boosters > Fruit
✓ Celiac Disease ✓ Diabetes ✓ Immune Boosting ✕ Not New Ostomy |
✓ Vegetarian ✓ Vegan ✓ Dairy-free ✓ Gluten-free ✓ Paleo ✓ Raw |
- Boosters > Vegetables
✓ Celiac Disease ✓ Diabetes ✓ Immune Boosting ✓ Low FODMAP ✕ Not New Ostomy |
✓ Vegetarian ✓ Vegan ✓ Dairy-free ✓ Gluten-free ✓ Paleo ✓ Raw |
Spinach on it's own is a top-nutrient-packed vegetable. It's rich in vitamins, antioxidants and trace elements. The vibrant green is a good indicator of it's nutrient density. It can be a bit bitter so pairing it with something slightly sweet like currants (easily found in the dried fruit section) to make a salad is a nice way to get more color on your plate and balance flavors in a meal. Drizlle with some olive oil and balsamic for a simple dressing too. You can enjoy currants for their high antioxidant properties and vitamin c content.
References
- American Diabetes Association: Fruit
- Healthline.com: Top 10 Diabetes Superfoods
- Healthline.com: 10 Foods High in FODMAPs (and what to eat instead)
- United Ostomy Associations of America: Eating With An Ostomy
- WebMD: Super Foods for Optimal Health
- Healthline.com: 6 Health Benefits of Black Currant
- Cell Press. "Eating green veggies improves immune defenses" - ScienceDaily, 17 October 2011
- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: Foods To Boost the Immune System
- USDA FoodData Central: Nutrition info for Currants
- USDA FoodData Central: Nutrition info for Spinach
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