Spinach

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It is believed that spinach originated in ancient Persia. The king of Nepal sent spinach as a gift to China in the 7th century. It made its way to Spain and Europe in the 11th century. Spinach aids vision, skin and bone health. It can be beneficial to Alzheimer’s patients and those with high blood pressure.

**Make sure that if you’re iodine deficient that you cook your spinach, as in its raw form it can block iodine absorption

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Spinach is very low in calories and fats and is a good source of dietary fiber. Spinach is rich in iron, which aids red blood cell production. Vitamin A in spinach helps maintain healthy mucus membranes, skin and vision. Spinach contains vitamin K which helps promote bone health. Vitamin C in spinach helps boost the immune system. Spinach contains copper which aids red blood cell production. Zinc in spinach helps growth and development, sperm generation and digestion.

Spinach is good for weight loss and cholesterol control. The antioxidants in spinach help prevent various diseases. Zeaxanthin in spinach helps prevent age-related macular disease. The vitamin A found in spinach helps prevent lung and oral cancers. The vitamin K found in spinach helps Alzheimer's patients by limiting neuronal brain damage. The folate in spinach help prevent neural tube defects in newborns. Vitamin C is an antioxidant in spinach that protects the body against infections. The potassium in spinach helps control heart rate and blood pressure.

Alanine: 0.142 g -

Arginine: 0.162 g -

Aspartic acid: 0.240 g -

Calcium, Ca: 99 mg -

Carbohydrate, by difference: 4 g -

Carotene, beta: 5626 Âµg -

Copper, Cu: 0.130 mg -

Cysteine: 0.035 g -

Fiber, total dietary: 2.2 g -

Galactose: 0.10 g -

Glucose (dextrose): 0.11 g -

Glutamic acid: 0.343 g -