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Spinach originates from Asia or Persia where it grew in the wild, and has been cultivated in China for the past 2000 years. The Moors introduced spinach into Spain in the 11th century, and soon became popular for use as a bed to place entrees upon. Dishes that are prepared on a bed of spinach are referred to as “a la Florentine”. Popeye the sailor man would become stronger after consuming a can of spinach probably due to the uncorrected reported iron content in the 1930’s. Today China is the world’s largest producer of spinach, and the United States the second biggest commercial producer. Health Benefits of Spinach
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