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5. Spinach

No, we’re not talking about the slimy mush your mom fed you when you were a kid. Now almost every supermarket under the sun carries fresh, crisp spinach that can make every salad, pasta dish, and smoothie taste both amazing and incredibly fresh. Spinach is rich in calcium, fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. So eat up! According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, eating just two to three servings of leafy greens like spinach per week can lower your risk of developing stomach, breast, and skin cancer. 

Try it in:

• Middle Eastern Spinach-Yogurt Soup with Chickpeas