Spinach the truth. OMG

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Nutritional Benefits

Spinach is one of the most nutrient-packed vegetables and its raw juice is an excellent source of chlorophyll. It is also a superb source of vitamins A, B complex, C, E, K, carotenes, folate, manganese, calcium, iron, iodine, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, some trace elements and many valuable amino acids.

The minerals in spinach is highly alkaline, making it helpful in regulating the body pH. It supplies the same amount of protein as you would get from the same quantity of meat¾a cheaper and healthier alternative to getting protein. Pound for pound.




Health Benefits


Acidosis: Its alkaline minerals are essential for cleaning out the tissues and maintaining the alkalinity of the blood, making it effective in combating acidosis.

Anemia: The high grade content of iron in spinach makes it a great blood builder. It regenerates and reactivates the red blood cells and supplies fresh oxygen to the body.

Anti-inflammatory: The high alkalinity properties in spinach makes it the perfect choice of food for people suffering inflammatory ailments, like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Atherosclerosis: The folic acid and the anti-oxidants in spinach helps lower the homocysteine level, reducing the risks of atherosclerosis.

Bleeding gums: Spinach juice when combined with carrot juice, effectively restore this disorder caused by deficiency of vitamin C and too much consumption of refined sugar.

Cancer: The fine chlorophyll and carotene (lutein) found in spinach is beneficial in fighting and preventing cancer. A variety of flavonoid compounds found in this vegetable are powerful anti-oxidants and anti-cancer agents. Studies have shown that properties in spinach slows down cancerous cell division, especially in cancers of the breast, cervical, prostate, stomach, and skin.

Digestive tracts: The high fiber content in spinach makes it a remarkable intestinal tract scrubber. It cleans out the system by removing the accumulated wastes in the digestive tracts by its mildly laxative effect. More importantly, it also repairs, heals and nourishes the tracts and tones up their functions. An excellent help for constipation, colitis, poor digestion or stomach ulcers.

Eye problem: The abundance content of vitamin A and carotenoids help prevent age-related eye problems. When combined with endive and carrot juice, it effectively helps prevent macular degeneration, nightblindness, and the development of cataracts.

High blood pressure: A recent study also shows that certain protein compounds in spinach are beneficial in lowering high blood pressure.

Osteoporosis: The high content of vitamin K is essential in anchoring calcium in bones, making it important to bone health.

Pregnancy and lactation: Being a rich supplier of folic acid and iron, spinach juice provides the required nutrients that are necessary for the development of the foetus, preventing threatened abortion and accidental hemorrhage. Consumption of spinach juice also improves the quality and quantity of the lactating mother.

shelbygeorge29

Love it so much!!! And it's so versatile, you can put it in almost anything.

whatsyour1020

excellent post, thanks

lmbame905

Just had spinach at lunch!! Thanks for reminding me why!!

623Hernandez

Thanks for the post!

Jade_Butterfly

Love . . . love. .. love this post. . I definitely love eating my spinach. . . . This is a great reference for people thank you so much for sharing it.:bigsmile:

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Nutritional Benefits

Spinach is one of the most nutrient-packed vegetables and its raw juice is an excellent source of chlorophyll. It is also a superb source of vitamins A, B complex, C, E, K, carotenes, folate, manganese, calcium, iron, iodine, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, some trace elements and many valuable amino acids.

The minerals in spinach is highly alkaline, making it helpful in regulating the body pH. It supplies the same amount of protein as you would get from the same quantity of meat¾a cheaper and healthier alternative to getting protein.

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Health Benefits


Acidosis: Its alkaline minerals are essential for cleaning out the tissues and maintaining the alkalinity of the blood, making it effective in combating acidosis.

Anemia: The high grade content of iron in spinach makes it a great blood builder. It regenerates and reactivates the red blood cells and supplies fresh oxygen to the body.

Anti-inflammatory: The high alkalinity properties in spinach makes it the perfect choice of food for people suffering inflammatory ailments, like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Atherosclerosis: The folic acid and the anti-oxidants in spinach helps lower the homocysteine level, reducing the risks of atherosclerosis.

Bleeding gums: Spinach juice when combined with carrot juice, effectively restore this disorder caused by deficiency of vitamin C and too much consumption of refined sugar.

Cancer: The fine chlorophyll and carotene (lutein) found in spinach is beneficial in fighting and preventing cancer. A variety of flavonoid compounds found in this vegetable are powerful anti-oxidants and anti-cancer agents. Studies have shown that properties in spinach slows down cancerous cell division, especially in cancers of the breast, cervical, prostate, stomach, and skin.

Digestive tracts: The high fiber content in spinach makes it a remarkable intestinal tract scrubber. It cleans out the system by removing the accumulated wastes in the digestive tracts by its mildly laxative effect. More importantly, it also repairs, heals and nourishes the tracts and tones up their functions. An excellent help for constipation, colitis, poor digestion or stomach ulcers.

Eye problem: The abundance content of vitamin A and carotenoids help prevent age-related eye problems. When combined with endive and carrot juice, it effectively helps prevent macular degeneration, nightblindness, and the development of cataracts.

High blood pressure: A recent study also shows that certain protein compounds in spinach are beneficial in lowering high blood pressure.

Osteoporosis: The high content of vitamin K is essential in anchoring calcium in bones, making it important to bone health.

Pregnancy and lactation: Being a rich supplier of folic acid and iron, spinach juice provides the required nutrients that are necessary for the development of the foetus, preventing threatened abortion and accidental hemorrhage. Consumption of spinach juice also improves the quality and quantity of the lactating mother.

Never knew all of this about spinach. I eat a lot of spinach a day. And I love my spinach smoothies

SRH7

I always have chopped and baby leaf frozen spinach in my freezer - fantastic for putting into a curry (makes it look really authentic!).

teamnevergoingback

I knew I liked spinach, but now I know why! Thanks for that!!!!!

NeverStopRunning

This is why I eat fresh spinach daily. I love it and it is good for me!

heathersmilez

It supplies the same amount of protein as you would get from the same quantity of meat¾a cheaper and healthier alternative to getting protein.

This is completely FALSE!! 1 cup of spinach has a measly 1 g of protein, where on earth this stat come rom?????

mamashatzie

I'm not a fan of the taste- too bitter for me- but I put it in a smoothie almost every day.

grendel322

Not to mention it makes you strong to the finichk. Spinach is awesome, raw, boiled, creamed, roasted...it's good all ways!

walkdmc

I love baby spinach...the "adult" spinach, not so much.

I just ate a Lebanese Spinach Pie! I already feel healthier. I also add baby spinach to smoothies and saute it with garlic and olive oil....yummm.

Thriceshy

I eat it almost daily because it's the easiest way to get my potassium up there. A little spinach, plus some watermelon or honeydew, and I'm golden!

Kris

dixiech1ck

I always buy at least 2 bags of it at Aldi. I eat it in my egg white omelette, my sanwiches (in place of lettuce) and sauteed with a little garlic with dinner. YUM!

lockef

This is completely FALSE!! 1 cup of spinach has a measly 1 g of protein, where on earth this stat come rom?????

I think it means pound for pound, so I wouldn't call it a good alternative for your protein source. I don't think it'd be realistic to eat 1/2 pound of spinach in one sitting.

adross3

It supplies the same amount of protein as you would get from the same quantity of meat¾a cheaper and healthier alternative to getting protein.

This is completely FALSE!! 1 cup of spinach has a measly 1 g of protein, where on earth this stat come rom?????

You are right. It is pound for pound. .

veganbaum

Spinach is good, yes. I especially love baby spinach. However, my understanding is that it has a high oxalic acid content which means that it inhibits iron absorbtion. In order to absorb more of the iron from spinach, or any high oxalic food, it is a good idea to pair it with a fruit or vegetable that has a good amount of vitamin C, which enhances the absorbtion.

carrie1128

I love spinach. Cooked or raw. I love it with red onions as a salad or cooked down and tossed with hot pasta, garlic and some olive oil.

bcattoes

Spinach is good, yes. I especially love baby spinach. However, my understanding is that it has a high oxalic acid content which means that it inhibits iron absorbtion. In order to absorb more of the iron from spinach, or any high oxalic food, it is a good idea to pair it with a fruit or vegetable that has a good amount of vitamin C, which enhances the absorbtion.

It also has something that inhibits absorbtion of calcium, so keep that in mind if you track calcium. While you may have ingested the right amount, you may need more if your meal(s) included spinach.

spaingirl2011

Just finished adding fresh spinach to my pasta. Gotta love it!

jennarandhayes

It's a Superfood, yum!

meliturtlee

Blend some pineapple, add some spinach, you get a delicious super green drink without the yuck. Taste like juice heaven!

reander

Nice post. I knew I was a spinach addict for a reason :laugh:

StaceKaiman

Great post, now I know why I love Spinach so much

starracer23

no wonder Popeye was so strong and healthy every time he ate his spinach!!

veganbaum

Spinach is good, yes. I especially love baby spinach. However, my understanding is that it has a high oxalic acid content which means that it inhibits iron absorbtion. In order to absorb more of the iron from spinach, or any high oxalic food, it is a good idea to pair it with a fruit or vegetable that has a good amount of vitamin C, which enhances the absorbtion.

It also has something that inhibits absorbtion of calcium, so keep that in mind if you track calcium. While you may have ingested the right amount, you may need more if your meal(s) included spinach.

Yeah, I like spinach, but I actually don't eat it too often and when I do I don't really count its nutrition, mostly because of the iron thing, but I think it's the oxalic acid that also binds calcium. Like you say, your body likely still needs more. So I'd just rather stick to non-oxalate containing veggies so I don't have to worry about it.

adross3

no wonder Popeye was so strong and healthy every time he ate his spinach!!

I read somewhere that if you eat a pound of spinach a day it has a steroid affect.

moni237

I love spinach......... I really should eat it more often,
and now after reading this infomation, I definately
will make it a daily staple...
thanks
Moni

Wilfred808

its pretty high in nitrites though