By Anmol Francis

Spinach

 

Spinach is a green leafy vegetable which is rich in Vitamins and minerals. 

Availability:

The varieties, both fresh and frozen, are available from countries producing all over the world.


Here are some interesting facts about Spinach.


 But how eating Spinach can benefit you and improve your health and fitness.
Check out below few benefits of spinach.



Manage Diabetes:

It contains an antioxidant which can lower the glucose level in blood.

Prevent Cancer:

Chlorophyll (material which gives green color to vegetables) can reduce the risk of cancer.

Manage Asthma:

Vitamin B and C assist lung function so it reduces the risk of asthma attack.

Lowering blood Pressure:

Potassium in spinach helps to maintain the Blood Pressure.

Bone Health:

Calcium is vital for bone health and spinach is rich in it.

Improve digestive health:

High fiber content promotes a healthy digestive tract.

Healthy Hair and skin:

Vitamin A rich Spinach moderates oil production in skin and hair follicle which moisturizes the skin.

Risks: 

It can cause kidney stones so be careful not to consume too much spinach.


How to eat Spinach

 The best way to eat spinach is not after blanching or boiling it, but rather adding it to your smoothies or juicing it, says a new study. This is why we are sharing two easy recipes which can benefit you the most. Be sure to try these and leave comments if you like the recipes.


Spinach Apple Salad

Main Ingredients 

⦁ 5 oz. or just over a half cup of fresh baby spinach

⦁ 1/4 c. red onion finely chopped 

⦁ 1 apple, such as red apple (Honeycrisp) thinly sliced 

⦁ 1/3 c. crumbled feta cheese

⦁ 1/4 c. almonds toasted and chopped




 Dressing 

⦁ 3tbsp. red wine vinegar/ can skip it

⦁ 1/3c. olive oil

⦁ 2tsp. Dijon mustard

⦁ Kosher salt

⦁ 1/2 shallot, minced or 1 clove garlic

⦁ Grounded black peppers

 Instructions

Mix well all the dressing ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

In a bowl put all salad ingredients. Add dressing, mix everything together. And Voila!

Note: You can skip wine if you like.


Green Detox Smoothie

Ingredients

⦁ 2 cups of fresh baby spinach

⦁ 1/2 cucumber chopped

⦁ 1/4 cup parsley

⦁ 1 inch ginger

⦁ 1 ripe banana

⦁ 2 dates

⦁ 1/2 lemon juiced

⦁ 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

⦁ 1 cup water

⦁ 3 ice cubes (if you like chilled)


 Instructions:

In a blender add in your liquid ingredients and then add in the rest of the ingredients. Blend everything together until smooth. You can have it in the morning for breakfast.

Do let me know in the comment box how do you like to eat spinach raw or cooked.

Location: United States

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