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Health Benefits of Spinach

Spinach is a very popular green and leafy vegetables. A very rich source of minerals, vitamins and pigments.

It can be eaten raw, cooked, sauteed. It originated in the middle east and was shipped to china, hen to europe.

This vegetable handles a great role in keeping our bodies healthy.

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Improves Eyesight 

A rich source of beta-carotene, lutein and xanthine, these are all beneficial to our eyes. They play a great role in keeping our healthy and help treat them of any kind of eye disease. Beta-carotene also help prevent vitamin A deficiencies, itching of the eyes and dryness of the eyes. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce swelling in the eyes and irritation of the eyes. Some properties in this vegetable, has antioxidant qualities too.

Provides Neurological Benefits 

People who regularly consume spinach, enjoy neurological benefits from antioxidants such as potassium, folate and other more minerals. Folate fights Alzheimer’s disease, potassium helps increase blood flow to the brain and heightened cognition, concentration and neural activity.

Relieves Symptoms of Hemophilia 

Vitamin K found in spinach helps in blood clotting by producing prothrombin, this helps relieve symptoms of hemophilia. It helps a lot in controlling excessive bleeding and it also keeps the liver functioning by stimulating the production of glycogen.

Maintains Blood Pressure 

In its raw form, spinach has a very high content of potassium and no sodium. This is very healthy for people suffering from high blood pressure. This is because potassium lowers blood pressure, while sodium does the opposite. Folate present in spinach also contributes to the reduction of hypertension and relaxes blood vessels, maintaining proper blood flow.

Strengthens Muscles 

A special antioxidant found in spinach plays a role in strengthening muscles, especially heart muscles as it pumps blood to every part of the body.

Prevents Atherosclerosis 

This condition is caused as a result of the hardening of the arteries. A  pigment called lutein found in spinach has been shown to reduce the occurrence of atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes. This is due to the fact that spinach proteins may lower cholesterol level and other fat deposits in our blood.

spinach has got a lot of health benefits, these are just a few.

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