What You Gain From Eating Spinach Regularly.

Spinach is called Spinacia oleracea botanically and is a green-leafy vegetable that is rich in beneficial nutrients. The leaves are tender, crispy and are the used part of the vegetable. Spinach is highly nutritious for the following reasons;

• It is high in dietary fiber.
• It is high in protein with choline as one of its amino acids  .
• It is high in vitamins A, C, E, K, B1, B3, B6 and B9.
• It is rich in iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, copper, calcium, zinc, phosphorus and selenium.
• It is low in calories.
• It is low in carbohydrates.
• It is low in fats.
• It contains active components with antioxidant properties such as flavonoids, lutein, zeaxanthin, lutein and other phytonutrients.
  

Regular consumption of spinach can help to;

• Lower blood pressure.
• Lower eye pressure and help in glaucoma due to its magnesium and vitamin A contents.
• Reduce inflammation due to its anti-oxidant properties and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Improve gastrointestinal health due to its high fiber content.
• Flush toxins out of the colon due to the fiber content.
• Reduce blood cholesterol levels due to the high fiber content.
• Build blood and give energy because of the iron content.
• Support bone health.

Young tender leaves, called baby spinach, have smaller leaves which are tenderer and slightly sweeter in taste than older leaves.

Spinach however contains oxalic acid which blocks calcium absorption. Oxalic acid is destroyed by boiling the spinach for at least two minutes.

Spinach is cheap, easily available and easy to grow. It is used as a salad ingredient, juiced or cooked.

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