Amazing Health Benefits of Spinach

Spinach is actually one of the most nutritious foods available.

Low in calories yet high in vitamins, spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense foods in existence. Spinach holds more than a dozen individual flavonoid compounds, which work together as cancer-fighting antioxidants. According to research, spinach is an excellent promoter of cardiovascular health.

The antioxidant properties of spinach (water-soluble in the form of vitamin C and fat-soluble beta-carotene) work together to promote great cardiovascular health by preventing the harmful oxidation of cholesterol. The Journal of Nutrition reports that our leafy friend, spinach, holds a carotenoid that makes prostate cancers destroy themselves. This green leaf will protect your brain function from pre-mature aging and slow old age's typical negative effects on your metal capabilities.

Spinach is also helpful in the following cases ; Anemia, Tumors, Constipation, Insomnia, Obesity, Neuritis (inflammation of nerves), Nerve exhaustion, High blood pressure, Bronchitis, Colon cancer, Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, Osteoporosis, Dyspepsia (chronic indigestion), Also helps ailment of the kidneys, bladder and liver.

Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.

Vitamin A : 9,420 I.U.
Vitamin B : Thiamine .11 mg.;
Riboflavin : .20 mg.;
Niacin : .6 mg.
Vitamin C : 59 mg.
Good source of Vitamin k : amount undetermined.
Calcium : 81 mg
Iron : 3.0 mg.
Phosphorus : 55 mg.
Potassium : 470 mg.
Carbohydrates : 3.2 gm.
Protein : 2.3 gm.
Calories : 20