On March 26th, National Spinach Day is celebrated. It's a day to remind us of the health benefits of spinach. Not only can you enjoy it in many delicious dishes, but it's also good for your health. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the first-ever Popeye cartoon. It's time to embrace Popeye's favorite food, spinach. "I am what I am because of what I eat," he famously said. Now, it's your turn to join Popeye in loving spinach! Spinach is a plant that originated in Persia and was introduced to China via Nepal. The earliest record of spinach was found in China, which said that the plant was introduced from Nepal. The three main types of spinach are savoy, flat, and semi-savoy. Savoy has dark green leaves that are crinkled or curled. It is usually sold in bunches. Flat leaves are smooth, broad, and usually comes in bags. Semi-savoy is a hybrid variety with crinkly leaves that is typically sold fresh and processed. There are so many fun ways to celebrate National Spinach Day. Eat as much spinach as you want on the day. There are so many delicious ways to cook it, whether you eat it raw, or cooked. Start off the festivities with spinach soup, then move onto spinach salads, spinach pizza sauce, spinach casseroles, and even a spinach cake!  

National Spinach Day is observed on March 26 of every year.

We have been unable thus far to find the creator of this national day, but we will be sure to keep you posted.