Spinach
Iron, folate, and chlorophyll in one dark leaf.
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green originally cultivated in ancient Persia. It's one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables available — particularly for iron, folate, vitamin K, and chlorophyll.
Good for
- Iron deficiency
- Skin clarity
- Energy and stamina
Watch for
- History of kidney stones (oxalate-sensitive)
Iron absorption (with vitamin C)
Non-heme iron + Vitamin CNon-heme iron from spinach absorbs 3× better when consumed alongside vitamin C. We pair it with lemon in Green Vitality specifically for this reason.
Folate for cell repair
Folate (B9)Folate is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division. Particularly important for women of reproductive age, but beneficial for everyone's tissue repair processes.
Chlorophyll and gut lining
ChlorophyllEmerging research suggests chlorophyll binds to certain dietary carcinogens in the gut and supports a healthy intestinal lining.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 23 kcal |
| Protein | 2.9g |
| Iron | 2.7mg |
| Folate | 194μg |
| Vitamin K | 483μg |
| Vitamin C | 28mg |
| Calcium | 99mg |
| Magnesium | 79mg |
The iron in spinach is non-heme iron — less bioavailable than heme iron from meat, but significantly enhanced by vitamin C co-consumption. A 2008 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that ascorbic acid increased non-heme iron absorption by 67–161% depending on dose. Spinach's oxalate content can bind some minerals, which is why cold-pressing (rather than eating raw in large quantities) reduces the oxalate concentration per serving.
- Hallberg L et al. (2003). The role of vitamin C in iron absorption. Int J Vitam Nutr Res.
- Teucher B et al. (2004). Enhancers of iron absorption. J Nutr.
- Market
- Bowenpally vegetable market, Hyderabad
- Distance
- 12–18km from kitchen
- Restocked
- Every 2 days
- Freshness
- Pressed within 24 hours of purchase
- Notes
- We source only dark-leaf varieties — lighter spinach has significantly lower nutrient density.
Do
- Pair with vitamin C sources (lemon, orange) for maximum iron absorption
- Drink on an empty stomach for best nutrient uptake
Don't
- Don't drink alongside calcium-rich foods — calcium competes with iron absorption
- Don't heat — cooking destroys folate and vitamin C
The oxalic acid in spinach is often cited as a concern, but cold-pressing delivers far less oxalate per serving than eating a full cup of raw spinach. The juice retains the iron, folate, and chlorophyll while leaving most of the oxalate-bound minerals in the pressed pulp.
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Have us press it
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First week is free. Skip the shopping list, the peeling, the press — we deliver spinach in its freshest form.