Benefits of Delicious Spinach

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Benefits of Delicious Spinach

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Leafy greens like spinach provide more nutrients than any other food when compared calorie for calorie. Spinach is an edible flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae. It is native to central and southwestern Asia. The benefits of spinach are many and varied.

  • Nutrient-dense food. 

Spinach is a low-calorie food yet very high in vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients. Its packed with good-for-you nutrients, such as Vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, its good source of protein, phosphorus, vitamin E-c-B3-B6 and potassium, among others.

  • Versatile food

Raw, lightly cooked or even in a smoothie, you can eat it anyway you like.

  • Readily available

You can find it all over the world and all year round.
Benefits of Delicious Spinach

  • Antioxidants

Spinach is loaded with flavonoids that protect the body from free radicals.

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  • Heart healthy food

Outstanding source of vitamin C and A which work to keep cholesterol from oxidizing, in addition folate and magnesium are good for a healthy cardiovascular system.

  • Gastrointestinal health 

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The beta-carotene works to protect the cells of the body’s colon from the harmful effects of free radicals.

  • Anti-inflammatory properties 

Spinach helps prevent arthritis, osteoporosis, migraines, headaches and asthma.

  • Keeps your brain young 

The consumption of green leafy vegetables may slow the age-related decline in brain function.

  • Protective against eye diseases 

Lutein is a carotenoid, which protects against age-related changes and macular degeneration.

  • Excellent source of iron

The mineral iron is particularly important for menstruating woman and growing children and adolescents. Also important for those with anemia.

 

 

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