Topic: spinach

Yes, There’s A Spinach Recall Going On, Too–But It’s Not As Bad As It Sounds

Yes, There's A Spinach Recall Going On, Too--But It's Not As Bad As It Sounds

Well, this is unfortunate. In addition to that pretty major mango recall that’s going on, there’s also a worrisome recall of bagged spinach. Kroger grocery stores in 15 states have already pulled the leafy greens from their shelves due to fear of listeria, and are warning consumers to check the sell-by dates against the information provided by the company and the FDA. But before you swear off produce altogether, it’s important to point out that this particular incident doesn’t actually appear to be quite as serious as it may seem. More »

Spinach Can Hinder Calcium Absorption; Here’s How To Make Sure It Doesn’t

Spinach Can Hinder Calcium Absorption; Here's How To Make Sure It Doesn't

Call me Popeye (or maybe Popette?), because I’m absolutely obsessed with spinach. I eat it constantly, cooked and raw, in everything from nachos to pasta to salads to hummus. The other day, I tweeted about my deep, abiding love for the leafy green and one of my friends replied to my tweet, saying that eating large amounts of spinach can actually interfere with the body’s ability to absorb calcium. Wait, what? This was news to me, as I always thought spinach was hands-down one of the healthiest foods you could eat. Confused, I did a little research, hoping my love for my favorite vegetable wasn’t actually harming my health. I didn’t find much information, so I took my question to the experts. Here’s what they had to say about the science of spinach and calcium absorption. More »

Oh Great, Now Baby Spinach Can Contaminate Us With Salmonella

Oh Great, Now Baby Spinach Can Contaminate Us With Salmonella

Check your refrigerator–if you have baby spinach in there, beware. Earlier this week, there was a massive recall on salad over a potential Listeria outbreak, now the FDA just issued another recall due to concerns that baby spinach (organic ones, no less) could be contaminated with salmonella–that nasty bacteria that can cause all sorts of stomach upset, diarrhea, cramps, fever and an extreme case of the yucks.
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5 Foods That Have More Potassium Than A Banana

5 Foods That Have More Potassium Than A Banana

By now, you’ve probably heard that we’re likely losing the banana as we know it. And while you may have written it off as being an urban legend, the fact is that it’s happened before. The bland, chalky little beast we’re familiar (which is called a Cavendish, by the way), with is actually a different kind of banana than our grandparents ate, because the old one essentially went extinct. And ours might, too, so it’s best to be prepared. More »