In general, this is not true. In particular, we can read the straight dope ( http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/696/why-was-spinach... ):
> Spinach's star dimmed once more research was done. It turned out the iron in it couldn't be readily absorbed by the body.
In general, this is not true. In particular, we can read the straight dope ( http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/696/why-was-spinach... ):
> Spinach's star dimmed once more research was done. It turned out the iron in it couldn't be readily absorbed by the body.