The necessary ingredient with spinach [or vegetables like it] is fat because Vit A is a fat soluble vitamin.... although..... on another note, speaking of fat, dairy and spinach, I remember Todd discussing calcium and high fat turning to soap.... I don't really know if the latter applies but I wish Todd would elaborate on it as I found it interesting.... have been curious about this since it was mentioned. Helloooooooooooh Todd.... Oliva ----- Original Message ----- From: "Merna Strauch" <[log in to unmask]> not negatively impact one's calcium, that spinach should be eaten with a little dairy product. Some shaved parmesan on a spinach salad prevents that furry teeth feeling for instance.