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Does spinach make me strong?

Is there a grain of truth in the claim that spinach makes you strong?

Strong through spinach?

Unfortunately, eating spinach doesn't give you Popeye powers. If you want to get strong, it is important to eat enough protein. Spinach does indeed contain protein, but fish, meat and eggs provide more of these building blocks. The iron or nitrate in spinach does not make you strong either. Every little bit helps and a healthy and varied diet is good. But if you want to become a muscle bundle, you really have to go to the gym.

Recipes with spinach

Got a craving for spinach? Below we have collected a number of tasty recipes with spinach.

  • Spinach tapenade with potato and asparagus
  • Quiche with almond crust, spinach, tomato and red bell pepper
  • Creamy spinach soup
  • Crispy spinach salad with fresh mackerel