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| Published: Monday, September 23, 2013, 09:38 [IST]
Spinach is a wonder leaf which can cure half of your health problems. By including a small amount of spinach in your daily diet, you can reap huge health benefits.
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Spinach is rich in Vitamin A, K and E. It helps to protect against various infections and strengthens respiratory, urinary and intestinal tracts.
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Spinach is an excellent food for the dieters. It is low in carbohydrates and has a little impact on blood glucose. So, feel free to include spinach in your diet if you want to reduce weight.
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Consuming a cup of spinach every day helps in keeping constipation at bay. It is because spinach is
rich in dietary fiber which cleanses your system perfectly.
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Spinach protects the body against the free radicals. The vitamins and minerals present in this green leaf helps in fighting high blood pressure and many other complications.
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Spinach is abundant in flavanoids which is an essential phytonutrient. It has anti-cancer properties. It offers an effective protection against prostate cancer.
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The presence of magnesium in spinach helps keep blood pressure in check. Folate in spinach is good for a healthy cardiovascular system.
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Spinach contains a carotenoid known as lutein which helps to prevent the build up of cholesterol in your system. So, with one or two helpings of spinach daily, you can prevent bad cholesterol in your
body.
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Spinach contains good amount of vitamins and minerals which helps in retaining the skin moisture. It
also helps in fighting various skin problems such as acne and wrinkles.
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The presence of lutein protects the eyes from cataract and age related other eye problems.