Spinach has long held an underrated and little known reputation, connected only with Popeye, "the sailor man" cartoon character.  It has received little respect and attention. This recipe will erase these myths.  Spinach is a highly nutritious and diverse veggie can be served in many delicious recipes.  It stands well alone, or in combination with other ingredients to make a savory entree.  Spinach is full of the nutrient folic acid, which is critical for women who are planning on becoming pregnant or who are already pregnant. Folic acid prevents serious neurological conditions like spina bifida.   For those who are not expecting a child, spinach is loaded with other minerals and fiber that we all need to maintain good health.

What you need:

• 3 pounds of spinach (about 4 fresh bundles)
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons of sesame seed oil

What you do:

1. Remove the tough part of the spinach stems ad wash thoroughly.
2. In a large shallow pot bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add the salt and spinach.  Simmer the spinach for 5 to 10 minutes until cooks down, stirring occasionally.  Drain and cool.
3. Squeeze out excess water and place the spinach in a bowl.  Mix the light soy sauce and sesame oil.  Add to the spinach along with the remaining ingredients.  Toss well and chill.

Spicy Fruit Salad
This dessert is brought to us by Dr. Larrain Gillespie the author of the wildly popular weight loss book The Goddess Diet .Dr. Gillespie, a well respected urologist/gynecologist and doctor to the stars, has written an amazing book for women to lose weight, keep it off,and feel great and look great.  Cher the diva herself follows Dr. Gillespie's Goddess recommendations to look and feel terrific. Her Spicy Fruit Salad is a good dessert alternative or breakfast dish. It is tasty and simple to make.  Each portion contains only a 100 calories!

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This week's Recipe of the Week is brought to us by Dr. Larrian Gillespie the author of The Goddess Diet. Dr. Gillespie, in addition to learning how to cook from the very best chefs, has developed a successful weight loss and maintenance program for all women. Her Classic French Omelette is a terrific dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. She says, "The first thing I was taught at cooking school in France was how to make an omelette.   I've adapted this recipe to include soy and my favorite herb de Provence."

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