Key Takeaways

A handful of spinach each morning isn't enough for the daily vegetable intake but can help start your day right.

People with kidney stones, kidney disease, or on blood thinners should limit raw spinach intake due to oxalates and vitamin K.

Cooked spinach is a good alternative as cooking reduces oxalates.

Can eating a handful of raw spinach every morning “set the tone" for your day? Some people say it helps them eat more greens and keeps them from craving sugary snacks later in the afternoon.

Does a Handful of Spinach Offer Enough Nutrients?

Spinach is a nutrient-rich vegetable that contains antioxidants , folate , iron , calcium, fiber, and vitamins A, C, and K.

Adults need about two to three cups of vegetables each day to help support the immune system and low

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