The Health Benefits of Spinach!

Posted June 24, 2015 by PTI Admin

Popeye clearly knew how important eating his spinach was and as a society we just bought into the idea that spinach is good for us and can make us stronger. Well, Popeye was onto something big and now we know just why spinach is one of the healthiest vegetables we can consume. Here is why:

One cup of spinach has nearly 20% of the RDA of dietary fiber.

Contains flavonoids, a phytonutrient with anti-cancer properties.

Contains vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, manganese, zinc and selenium.

Can help lower blood pressure.

Is filled with lutein and zeaxanthin, both of which can help delay the onset of age related vision problems.

One cup of spinach contains over 337% of the RDA of vitamin A.

Contains, 1000% of the RDA of vitamin K,to help build strong bones.

Eating one cup of spinach helps lower your chances for atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Source: PTI Buzz – April 14, 2014

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