Spinach & Steak Iron Wise Salad

NaHaZo brings you another mouth-watering iron recipe in the form of our much loved spinach and steak iron wise salad. 

Not only is it easy to prepare, but is has a very high iron content that will see your anaemia becoming a thing of the past. 

Read on to sample this delicious addition to our Iron rich food series. 

We serve up this dish by discussing the following:-

*Pssst, for another Iron packed recipe, check out our Carrot and Beetroot Salad: Iron for Hair Growth.

Our Spiced Carrot & Lentil Soup to boost hair health also packs a healthy, tasty punch. 

1. Nutritional Value

Steak

Steak has the following nutritional value:-

🌺Iron which helps to keep anaemia at bay;

🌺Niacin for heart health;

🌺Vitamin B6 for blood formation and energy metabolism; 

🌺Phosphorous for repair of tissues and cells;

🌺Vitamin B12 for blood formation and your brain and nervous system;

🌺Zinc for body growth and maintenance; and

🌺Selenium for its powerful antioxidant properties. 

Pairing steak with spinach is a power combination as in addition to its numerous benefits, spinach contains vitamin C which helps with Iron absorption. 

Spinach

The nutritional benefits of spinach are:

🌺Iron to help create haemoglobin, which is essential for bringing oxygen to body tissue;

🌺Folic acid for normal cellular function and tissue growth.

🌺Calcium for bone health;

🌺Vitamin A for reproduction, growth and development;

🌺Vitamin C for a healthy immune function; and

🌺Vitamin K to help with blood clotting.  

2. Which cut of steak is best?

You may ask, isn’t all steak the same?

The answer is yes and no. 

Some steaks are better for pan-frying / grilling than others. Rib-eyes steaks are a good alternative for their high fat content that retains moisture, and prevents having a dried out, rubbery meal. 

Fillet Mignon and New York Strip are also great for pan-frying. 

However, regardless of the cut, make sure that you properly manage your temperature, as well as not cook it for too long. 

3. Spinach & Steak Iron Wise Salad Recipe

This is an easy, quick and versatile recipe to prepare. You can add /lessen the ingredients, as your taste buds desire. 

Ingredients

• Steak
• Spinach
• X2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds
• X1 cup of chopped cherry tomatoes
• ACV, olive oil, salt, pepper & juice from a large orange (for the dressing)

Method

1. Season the steak lightly and grill to desired doneness (3 minutes per side for medium rare). 
2. Remove from the heat and slice into thin strips, and then set aside to cool. 
3. Lay the washed spinach in a salad bowl and add the chopped tomatoes and pumpkin seeds. 
4. Add the sliced steak slices and then add the dressing.
5. Toss well. 

Your delicious meal is ready to eat!

NaHaZo Tip: Should you want to meal prep or cook for a rainy day, prepare the desired amount of steak, slice it into thin pieces and then freeze it.

You can then use it for that quick salad meal throughout the week/month. 

In addition to Iron anemia, do you also suffer from a dry, itchy scalp? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Home Remedies for a Dry Itchy Scalp. 

4. The last word

Now that you have your hair on track from the inside out, you also need to feed it from the outside in. 

Organic products that nourish both your hair and scalp are great for treating thinning and dry hair issues caused by low iron levels. Instead of expensive store-bought products, set aside time and make your own DIY Hibiscus Hair Butter or DIY Rosemary & Clove Hair Butter. 

These products give great hold and are effective at sealing in moisture, as well as thickening thin strands. Definitely worth the investment when you are dealing with hair thinning due to anaemia. 

Sound off in the comments, and share other steak or spinach combination salads that are great for raising iron levels. 

Until the next time, happy naturaling ladies!