Spinach is an annual herb and one of the most nutritious types of green vegetables. In Russia, spinach is not popular, and in vain. Spinach leaves prevent the development of cancer, strengthen the immune system, and resist diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Spinach contains a huge amount of beta-carotene (about 4.5 mg per 100 grams). Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body fight cancer, heart and vascular diseases. Vitamin A is essential for vision and the growth of new cells, it helps to improve the condition of the skin, hair, nails. Spinach contains almost the entire group of vitamins B. B1, B2, B5, B6, B9 strengthen the nervous system, help fight stress and overcome difficulties. Vitamin C strengthens the immune system and is involved in wound healing.
Spinach contains many essential macronutrients. Calcium is essential for bones and teeth, as well as to speed up metabolism. Magnesium has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, lowers blood sugar levels. Potassium and sodium regulate the water-salt balance, are involved in the conduction of nerve impulses to the brain.
Spinach contains trace elements necessary for the normal functioning of all body systems: iron, copper, selenium, zinc, manganese.
Spinach is useful for dieters: despite the whole supply of nutrients, vitamins and trace elements, its calorie content is only 23 kcal per 100 grams of product.
since old leaves (young ones too, but in small quantities) contain a large amount of oxalic acid.
