Spinach is a vegetable rich in water, carbohydrates, fiber, minerals: potassium, calcium and magnesium lesser amount, iron, phosphorus and sodium and vitamins A, C, E and B9 and low in fat and protein.
its raw frequent consumption is recommended in salads, boiled and stewed with meat and fish.
Its health benefits are several
- They are ideal for slimming diets for its high water content and low in calories.
- They have laxative to contain high amount of fiber properties. Fiber also reabsorbs excess cholesterol and blood glucose level by enhancing intestinal diabetes and high blood cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia).
- Diuretic powerful because of its low sodium content and high potassium, which facilitates the removal of body fluids, it is advisable consumption in cases of hypertension, edema, gout, hyperuricemia and kidney stones than calcium oxalate.
- They are a good source of provitamin A and serve to maintain the good condition of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, bones and perfect functioning of the immune system.
- Protective action in people with eye problems due to the action of provitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin, which are contained substances within spinach.
- Prevents degenerative diseases such as lung cancer, mouth and stomach, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, thanks to the action of antioxidants contained therein as provitamin A, chlorophyll, alpha-lipoic and vitamin E.
- Prevents bleeding and strengthens bones, making them more resistant.
- Avoid anemias due to its richness in iron and folates.
- Consumption is recommended in pregnant women, because their wealth in folate protects against the occurrence of neural tube defects in the baby.
The healthiest salad with spinach
The salad is one of the healthiest dishes. I recommend that you eat once a day.
Fresh vegetables retain their nutrients better and more consumption benefits the body. A good salad should contain antioxidant nutrients, because they protect against aging and the onset of degenerative diseases, and tonics-detoxifying, because they help us to remove fluid and toxins.
Advise as necessary ingredients:
- Spinach, a powerful antioxidant and anti-cancer. Much healthier than lettuce.
- Tomatoes, fresh carrots and strips of red pepper oil, antioxidants and anti-cancer.
- Avocado, rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and heart great ally.
- A little garlic and chopped raw onions, great allies heart and anticoagulant properties.
- A can of tuna, blue fish protects the heart.
- Olive oil in small amount (one tablespoon).
- We can also add other vegetables that we like to taste pleases us more: lettuce, cucumber, etc.
It is a common component spinach in your salad? What are the ingredients that you like?
The benefits of eating spinach health
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