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| Spinach is Good for Health! |
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a vigorously growing dioecious, erect biennial
herb of the family Amaranthaceae.
Though the herb is a native of South west Asia, today it is widely cultivated
in North America, Europe and Asia. Spinach has a high nutritional value and is extremely rich in antioxidants, especially when fresh, steamed, or quickly boiled. Its leaves are rich in carbohydrates,
proteins, fats, fibres, magnesium, manganese, folate, copper, zinc, niacin, selenium, sodium, potassium, sulphur, phosphorus and omega-3 fatty acids.
It is also a rich source of vitamins A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin K. Recently, opioid peptides, called rubicolins have also been found in spinach. Spinach contains 4
times more of beta-carotene and 3
times more of lutein than broccoli.
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| Spinach is an Excellent Source of Antioxidants! |
Spinach is said to be a protective food against Cancer. Consuming spinach in meals is
said to inhibit tumor growth and keeps body normal from undergoing Mutation. It is also known to be
beneficial for those suffering from Diabetes.
Having half a cup of spinach leaves juice before meals twice daily is helpful
in controlling diabetes. Owing to high Vitamin A content, the herb is protective against Eye diseases. Anemic patients must consume this
herb in diet as spinach is a good source of iron, and thus, prevents Anemia. Because iron is a component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to all body cells, it is also beneficial as Energy food.
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| Spinach has Multiple Health Benefits! |
In conditions
such as arthritis, osteoporosis, migraine headaches and asthma, spinach is
helpful in combating the ailments owing to its Anti-inflammatory properties. Another of the benefits of spinach
is that it's good for the heart. In
addition, folate is good for a healthy Cardiovascular
system. Its
antioxidant vitamins help reduce free radical in the body and maintain healthy
cholesterol levels in the blood. Magnesium, another mineral found in spinach
helps to lower High blood pressure (Hypertension).
