It may not make your biceps bulge the way it did for the famous cartoon sailor, but spinach still packs a powerful nutrition wallop. This incredible vegetable serves up vitamins A, B2, C, and K as well as folate, magnesium, iron, and calcium. Here are ways to get a daily dose:

• Less is more. Don’t overcook it. A large bag of spinach will reduce down to less than a cup in no time. So toss it into your stir-fry, sauce, or soup just after you turn off the heat.

• Try baby spinach. More delicate in flavor and texture, it’s ideal for salads and lighter dishes.

• Brighten up sandwiches. This vibrant green adds more color than iceberg or romaine lettuce, and it’s a delicious complement to cold cuts, cheeses, and condiments.

• Have it often. Spinach can lose nutrients if you let it languish in your crisper, so eat it within a few days, then buy more.