What are the health benefits of spinach?

Spinach has many health benefits as it is packed with many essential nutrients.its health benefits are as follows-

* Spinach is the best source of iron which helps to prevent anemia.

* Spinach helps in protecting against lungs,Colon and Breast cancer as it contains VIT A and VIT C,Fibers,Folic acid,magnesium and other Antioxidants which helps in preventing from cancer.

* It also helps in reducing risks of heart diseases as the vitamins present in it helps to lower the cholesterol.choline and inositol, the substances that help to prevent atherosclerosis or thickening and hardening of arteries. Spinach is an excellent source of folate that is believed to decrease homocysteine (an amino acid found in blood) in the bloodstream. Elevated level of homocysteine is associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

* Spinach helps to control blood pressure as it is low in sodium and high in potassium.

* It also helps to control the blood sugar level.

* Because of the presence of Vitamin A it is very useful for weak sight.Also it contains a caratenoid called Leutein which helps in protecting from cataract. Drinking spinach juice twice a day may also help in correcting the power of the eyes.

* It helps in maintaining the firmness of the skin because of the presence of Vitamin B in it.Spinach also protects your skin from the harmful rays of sun including the UV rays. It reduces the risk of skin cancer and makes sure that you have a healthy glowing skin.

* It is also very helpful for pregnant women.

Thanks a ton Eva..for giving a detail about the health benefits of spinach..

Hi

Excellent points . It is also good for nursing women.