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Spinach

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Spinach is an edible flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae native to central and western Asia. Its leaves are commonly eaten as a vegetable, either fresh, frozen, canned, chopped, or dehydrated. It is an annual plant growing as tall as 30 cm. Spinach may overwinter in temperate regions.

Health Benefits

  • Spinach is a superfood. It is loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. Dark, leafy greens like spinach are important for skin, hair, and bone health. They also provide protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals

  • The possible health benefits of consuming spinach include improving blood glucose control in people with diabetes, lowering the risk of cancer, and improving bone health, as well as supplying minerals and vitamins that can provide a range of different

  • Spinach and other green vegetables contain chlorophyll. Several studies, including this 2013 study carried out on 12,000 animals, have shown chlorophyll to be effective at blocking the carcinogenic effects of heterocyclic amines.

  • A study of 433 children with asthma between the ages of 6 and 18 years, and 537 children without, showed that the risks for developing asthma are lower in people who have a high intake of certain nutrients.

Nutrition Details

  • Calcium
    • Amount per serving: 30mg
    • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Magnesium
    • Amount per serving: 24mg
    • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Potassium
    • Amount per serving: 167mg
    • Serving size: 1 cup

NaturalHealth365 Articles About (or that mention) "Spinach"

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(NaturalHealth365) Raw spinach is one of the best natural sources of lutein, … Raw spinach linked to 5 major health benefits

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(NaturalHealth365) Leafy, green spinach has become the darling of dietitians and nutritionists … 75% of non-organic spinach contaminated with a neurotoxic bug killer that is banned in Europe

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