Saturday, August 30, 2008

SPINACH A POWERHOUSE OF NUTRIENTS


HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPINACH

"Spinach" as we hear this name and the great Popeye pops up in our mind.
He ate spinach and see where he reached....Do you remember when you were kid ur mom used to tell you to eat Spinach coz it is gud for you. And how can mothers be wrong??
Spinach a green leafy vegetable loaded with ample amount of calcium,folic acid,Vitamin K and iron. In itself Spinach is a powerhouse rich with vitamin C,fiber,carotenoids,lutein and bioflavanoids.
It's a Superstar in nutrition.
It is a power disease-fighting anti-toxidant which helps to reduce the risk of developing Cataract.
Spinach fights against Cancer and heart-disease as well.
And for the weight concious people Spinach is the best food to have as it has 0% fat content. What else would you ask for??????

Fresh or frozen,add these greens to your food menu as often as you can and enjoy !!!

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