The Abraham and Isaac story in Genesis 22 is often given to show Godâs rejection of human sacrifice and, as it is in the Bible today, that may well have been the purpose. But, like a cheerful fairy tale that comes from a darker original, the Isaac story may not initially have had its happy ending.
Spinach contains high amounts of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, with 1 cup of raw spinach providing 2813 international units, or 56 percent of the DV.
Spinach also contributes to your daily intake of iron and calcium. Although spinach naturally contains sodium, it only provides 25 milligrams per cup and the 10-ounce bag contains only 224 milligrams, increasing its desirability as a heart-healthy food.