Of all the vegetables, spinach is clearly one of the best for you.
Spinach is exceptionally low in calories at mere calories per cup but is loaded with health boosting nutrients.
Here are a few things you can look forward to with wonderful spinach:
- Added iron, which can help ward off iron-deficiency anemia and help prevent fatigue, especially during exercise
- Calcium for the promoting of strong bones
- B-vitamins to help assist metabolic function and energy generation
- Fiber, which helps improve digestive health and promote healthy bowel movements
- High potassium content, which will help to improve muscular contractions and help to keep your heart healthy
- A high array of antioxidants to support optimal health by combating free radical damage
- Excellent source of vitamin A, which can help promote healthier eyes and prevent night blindness
- Great source of phosphorus, which can also help reduce bone breaks and stress fractures
Spinach is one of the most nutrient dense vegetables you can consume and has been rightly called a superfood because of it.
Try it in a stir fry, or made into a delicious fresh salad. Your choice!
