It worked for Popeye. Spinach was his go to food and parents around the country prompted their children to eat this green so they could be as strong as Popeye. Turns out, they weren't wrong. Spinach is a great food with many health benefits.
This leafy green is a great source of carotenes, vitamin C and K and folic acid. It also provides a supply of magnesium, iron, manganese,vitamin B12, vitamin E, B1 and B6.
Health Benefits of Spinach:
Eyesight - Spinach is a great source of lutein, which is important for healthy eyesight and the prevention of cataracts and macular degeneration.
Cancer - Research shows that diets high in dark green vegetables are linked to a reduced risk of several types of cancer. Specifically noted are breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Other Benefits:
Strengthens Bones
Increase Circulation
Lowers Blood Pressure
Fights Acne & Wrinkles
Fights Cardiovascular Disease
Take a note from the sailorman...include spinach in your menus regularly!
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