Not many of us like the idea of eating spinach daily. But the
fact is that this green leafy vegetable is a powerhouse of nutrients
with very few calories. A cup full of this vegetable fulfills most of
your daily nutrient needs and still has only forty calories to boot. So
why wouldnt you eat it? Some people do not like the taste of it but I
have a cure for you. I mix 3 handfuls in with my fruit smoothie every
morning and you can't even taste it. I bet your kids wouldn't even know
they were eating it.
Eating Spinach daily has many health
advantages and is a strong building block to a healthy body. It has a
high fiber content and a cup full of spinach has enough vitamin A and K
for your daily requirements and enough foliate and manganese to last you
the whole day and if this is not enough, consider its calcium and
protein content too. The high content of vitamin A is great for your
eyesight and it strengthens the eye muscles as well.
Spinach has
proven anti-aging properties as well as anti-carcinogenic properties due
to the high concentration of flavonoid compounds. The anti ageing
properties of eating spinach have been proven time and again.
Researchers have confirmed that the vital compounds present in spinach
are great to keep your brain young and active.
It is a great
vegetable for those with high blood pressure as it helps to keep the
pressure low. It works wonders for the heart as it has compounds, which
prevent the hardening and thickening of arteries. A person who consumes
spinach daily is protecting the body against the onslaught of diseases
like colon cancer, osteoporosis, and arthritis. Also it is very useful
to keep blood sugar levels stable in Diabetics.
It is great food
for growing kids and also menstruating women due to its high iron and
mineral content. Daily consumption of this nutritious leafy vegetable is
a great healthy habit and is very beneficial to maintain good health.
But please be sure to eat organic pesticide free spinach. Organic
spinach has more nutritional value than non organic plus it is better
for the environment.
You can use spinach in salads, toss with any
type of nuts and pressed garlic to make it tastier. A little pressed
garlic stirred into olive oil can also be tried. Spinach can be tossed
into pasta dishes without even cooking it to give your dinner that extra
nutrition that you and your family needs.
All in all Popeye
really did know what he was doing! He was able to build strong lean
muscles by eating a diet consisting of mainly spinach! Argh! Eat your
spinach! By
Kathy Tennefoss
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