According to Johns Hopkins Hospital, the health benefits of the green leafy vegetable make it a powerhouse food choice. Spinach is low in calories - only 41 per cup - and is loaded with vitamins, especially vitamin B, iron, and folate, as well as the photochemical lutein and zeaxanthin.

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Research has linked folate with a reduction in blood levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that's been associated with cardiovascular disease. Zeaxanthin has been linked with a lower risk of macular degeneration, a condition that can lead to blindness. - (HealthDayNews)

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