Spinach (local)

Description

Spinach is considered a superfood because it is linked to numerous health benefits that improve your eyesight, cancer prevention and regulate blood sugar.

Here are some health benefits of spinach that you need to know.

1. Prevents Cancer

Spinach has a high source of zeaxanthin and carotenoids that can flush out the free radicals from your body. These free radicals make your body prone to many diseases including cancer and as a result, spinach is said to prevent cancer. So all you need to do is to consume spinach and prevent yourself from stomach cancer, mouth cancer and esophagus cancer.

2. Aids in Good Bone Health

Spinach contains vitamin K that aids in good bone health and this means adequate consumption of vitamins can do good to your health. It also improves calcium absorption by your body. Spinach contains 250 milligrams of calcium per cup.

3. Aids in Weight Loss

Spinach leaves aids in weight loss and also are low in calories. Its high amounts of fiber content also help in good digestion, regulate low blood sugar and prevent constipation.

Spinach is perfect for soups, salads, creamed spinach, garlic-sesame sautéed spinach, spinach lasagna, spinach and artichoke dip, and many more!