Now as an adult I understand the benefits of eating spinach and why my mother always said \”Eat your spinach so you can be strong like Popeye!\”. As child I was never get into the habit of eating spinach. I also do understand the cartoon creators idea on children.
But at that early age I have also not realized about the health benefits of spinach. There is a reason for proclaiming spinach as top of the super foods list.
Spinach contains the following nutrients and vitamins vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, magnesium, manganese, Vitamin C, iron, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), potassium, calcium, vitamin E, dietary fiber, folic acid, carotenoids, lutein, omega 3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B3 (niacin), phosphorus, zinc and the list goes on!
Why are these important for health? Let\’s start with vitamins A, C, folic acid, dietary fiber and magnesium. These nutrients have been long known for their abilities to ward off cancer, especially lung, breast and colon cancers.
Additionally, folic acid is also important in that it helps prevent a certain birth defect that happens during the first two weeks of pregnancy – before most women even realize they are pregnant. If one keeps in mind that half of all pregnancies are unplanned, this is especially important.
Vitamin A and Vitamin C are also better antioxidants. What they do is they prevent fats from sticking to the walls of the arteries and this allows good flow of blood and oxygen to needed organs like heart and brain. When brain and heart gets free flow of blood and oxygen you will not be affected by heart attack and stroke.
Lutein in spinach has been found to help prevent cataracts. The riboflavin in spinach has shown promise in preventing migraine attacks. The calcium content in spinach is excellent for bone strength and has shown to help prevent against osteoporosis.
A recent study has shown that ingesting 3 servings of dark leafy greens like spinach (kale, collards, Swiss chard, turnip greens and bok choy are also nutrient rich like spinach) per day helped ward of age related memory loss and mental decline by up to 40%!
At only 40 calories per cup (uncooked), and with more than twice the fiber than regular lettuce, this is a salad which will fill you up. Weight loss and toned muscles can be achieved by the iron content in spinach. This will give more energy and lead to more physical activities.
Unlike the cartoon character Popeye spinach is best eaten uncooked. This will retrieve the nutrients in spinach. Spinach is full of flavor when cooked and can be added to foods for taste.
To fulfill the dietary need, spinach can be added to Pasta dishes, lasagna and soups
Spinach is great for heart and health but if you have specific concerns, I highly recommend both my High Blood Pressure program and my Weight Loss Breeze program. These programs are all natural, and easy to get started. Best of all, they work!
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Christian Goodman is a best known health researcher and the author of many revolutionary natural health alternative ways. Two of his breakthroughs are his Natural High Blood Pressure Treatment Program and his Weight Loss Breeze Program.
