As women, we lack certain vitamins and minerals in our bodies (not like we don't already have enough to worry about with bras, panty hose, periods, pregnancy and bad hair days, right?) I have always been very low in the iron department and even anemic at times. Although there are plenty of supplements that can help, the most important source of nutrients is a healthy, well-balanced diet. I have adopted certain foods over the years as my grocery cart STAPLES....a power list. One of my favorites is the lean, mean, iron-packed green leafy machine: SPINACH. It’s low in calories (only 25 per serving) yet very high in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. It is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B6. It’s a very good source of protein, phosphorus, vitamin E, zinc, dietary fiber and copper. Plus, it’s a good source of selenium, niacin, and omega 3 fatty acids. I love how versatile it is. I can eat it raw as the base of my salads (I prefer it over lettuce), add it to my protein shakes, steam it, or add it to my favorite recipes. This is an *awesome* muscle friendly dinner that is great for building lean muscle and packed full of the green stuff. It is also husband approved!
Italian Eggs
*Bring 1 jar of your favorite marinara sauce to a deep bubble in a skillet (I like the Organic Ragu). Add in 4 cups of fresh baby spinach leaves and stir until they are soft and mixed well within the sauce. Crack 6 eggs into sauce, cover, cook until they are as soft or set as you prefer (the picture of mine are soft boiled, almost over hard). Place eggs on dinner plate and cover with spinach sauce and fresh grated Parmesan cheese. ENJOY!
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