Health Benefits of Spinach

Health Benefits of Spinach:

1. Spinach contains choline and inositol, the substances that help to prevent atherosclerosis or thickening and hardening of arteries.
2. Spinach and alfalfa help stabilize blood sugar among diabetics. Make a drink by getting several handful of spinach, add 3 cups of water. Place over low heat for one hour. Then strain. Take ½ cup twice a day. Spinach and alfalfa may be served as part of the meal.
3. Spinach is loaded with flavonoid that functions as antioxidant and anti-cancer agent.
4. Spinach contains carotenoid that help fights cancer.
5. Spinach is a rich source of Vitamins C and A
6. Spinach is an anti-aging vegetable.
7. Spinach is a good source of Vitamin K, which aids in the formation of the blood substance required for clotting of blood.

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.