spinach

SPINACH
Scientific name : Spinacia oleracea
Common name : Spinach
Family : Chenopodiaceae

It it is green leafy vegetable that has curly or flat unwrinkled leaves with slight bitterness and salty flavor.


HEALTH BENEFITS

• Antioxidant properties are due to to presence of carotenoids (beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin) and flavanoids (flavanol).
• Excellent source of vitamin A, B complex (B2, B6), C, E and k.
• Excellent source of potassium and vitamin B9 (folate) which can lower high blood pressure.
• Excellent source of iron, thus preventing anemia.
• Excellent source of amino acid (tryptophan), calcium, magnesium, and manganese.
• Very good source of proteins, dietary fibers, vitamin B1, minerals such as copper, phosphorus and zinc.
• Good source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B3, and selenium.
• It contains small amount of the following nutrients: amino acids, vitamins B5, B7, minerals such as boron and iodine.
• Anti tumor or anti-cancer properties. It contains carotenoid-epoxyxanthophyll, chlorophyllin, folate and tocopherol that aids in preventing and treating different kinds of cancer (bladder, breast, stomach, or gastric, liver, lung, prostate, and skin).
• Cardiovascular protection. It reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, prevents atherosclerosis formation, prevents heart attack and stroke and lowers high blood pressure because of inhibition of angiotensin l - converting enzyme. It also contains co-enzyme Q10.
• Regulates body pH due to its alkaline property and reduces the risk of developing gastric ulcers.
• Reduces the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataract formation causing poor or loss of vision.
• Bone protection. maintains strong bones and prevents osteoporosis.
• Skin protection. Prevents and relieves damaging effects of UV sun exposure.
• Anti-inflammatory activity.     

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