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Spinach is a leafy green plant that was originally native to Asia but has since spread around the world, even though China still consumes the vast majority of it by far. Spinach is strongly associated with the cartoon character Popeye the Sailor Man, who would greatly increase his strength, and often gain other abilities after consuming spinach, usually in canned form.
Spinach is a very nutritious vegetable, being a rich source, which means over 20% of the daily value, of a host of nutrients. However, when eaten raw, absorption of calcium and iron in spinach is blocked. Spinach can be served hot or cold and can be cooked and frozen, canned or blanched. Fresh spinach quickly loses its nutritional benefits.
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