Top Story Get Healthy Spinach joins other greens in providing iron, vitamin K, folate and more to boost digestion, cell function, disease defenses (copy) Carol Slager Times correspondent Sep 20, 2024 Sep 20, 2024 0 1 of 2 Health coach Carol Slager adds greens to salad to boost its nutritional heft. Tony V. Martin, The Times Carol Slager says a handful of spinach adds potent nutrients to smoothies undetectably. Tony V. Martin, The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Carol Slager Times correspondent Health coach Carol Slager sings the nutrient praises of greens and provides tips on using spinach in a quinoa, vegetable and chicken dish. Tony V. 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The heat will wilt the greens perfectly.Sprinkle fresh spinach or arugula on your pizza after baking.Add a handful of spinach or kale to any soup or stew just before serving.Mix fresh spinach or other greens into warm rice, quinoa or grain bowl. The heat will slightly wilt the greens, making them tender.Use spinach or other leafy greens instead of iceberg lettuce in any dish that calls for it, such as tacos, burgers and salads.Use finely chopped greens as a garnish for dishes including scrambled eggs, casseroles or grilled meats. 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Cook County Forest Preserves purchase adds picnic area, parking to Tinley Park grove The Forest Preserves of Cook County have opened its newest site at 6101 Oak Forest Ave., Tinley Park. 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