SPINACH
Leafy greens like spinach provide more nutrients than any other food. Spinach is a super source of antioxidants, containing many different flavonoid compounds which function as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agents that have been known to help control cancer, especially colon, lung and breast cancer. The Flavonoids in spinach help to protect against age related memory loss. Also a source of anti-inflammatory Omega 3 fatty acids and has a high calcium content for stronger bones. The Folate in spinach helps to lower homocysteine blood levels, a protein that damages arteries. This helps to protect against heart disease.
Spinach also contains lutein which helps to prevent cataracts and other age related macular degeneration and cancer.
Spinach contains a very high amount of vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients and is very low in calories for calorie conscious dieters. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, Magnesium, folate, Manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin B6. It also is a contains a good source of protein, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, niacin, and copper.
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