Spanakopita is one of Tabuleh Cafe’s fabulous appetizers!  This savory blend of spinach, feta cheese, olive oil and vegetarian ghee is housed in a soft and flakey crust. Heated to perfection, it is the perfect starter item to pair with any of our fresh salads, entrees, healthy wraps and fresh juices and smoothies.

Spanakopita is nutritionally dense in lutein and zeaxanthin which are powerful antioxidants.  Both lutein and zeaxanthin are deposited in the macula, the center of the eye’s retina.  The macula’s role is to insure detailed vision.  Maintaining sufficient levels of both important compounds may help prevent macular degeneration.[1]

Additional Nutritional Facts and benefits of Spinach include:

1. Eating spinach may help to prevent atherosclerosis since it contains choline and inositol (important B Vitamins).
2. Spinach helps stabilize blood sugar among diabetics.
3. Spinach is loaded with flavonoids that function as antioxidant and anti-cancer agents.
4. Spinach contains carotenoids that help fights cancer.
5. Spinach is a rich source of Vitamins C and A .
6. Spinach is an anti-aging vegetable.
7. Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K which aids in the formation of blood.  One cup of boiled spinach contains approximately 1,110% of the recommended daily value of nutrition.
8. Eating spinach may also be beneficial for those suffering from:  anemia, tumors, constipation, insomnia, obesity, neuritis (inflammation of nerves), nerve exhaustion, high blood pressure, bronchitis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, osteoporosis, and dyspepsia (chronic indigestion).[2]