evidence card · spinach_worst_vegetable
Spinach is the worst leafy green to eat because of pesticides and oxalates
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Summary
Leafy greens, including spinach, are strongly associated with favorable cardiometabolic outcomes. 'Dirty Dozen' lists (EWG) are not USDA- or toxicology-validated risk rankings. Washing reduces residue substantially; detectable residue does not mean toxicologically meaningful exposure.
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Scope
Population
general adults
Intervention
avoiding spinach vs other leafy greens
Outcome
health outcomes
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- worst-vegetable claim