8 reasons why you should include spinach in your diet
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1. Rich in nutrients
100 grams of raw spinach gives approximately 23 calories. Spinach has fiber, which is incredibly healthy
2. Vitamins and mineral-rich
Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K1, folic acid, iron, and calcium.
3. Good for gut
Spinach has antioxidants such as lutein, kaempferol, nitrates, and quercetin and is high in insoluble fiber, which helps prevent constipation.
4. Builds your immunity
Carotenoids in spinach, which is vitamin A. It also is rich in Vitamin C needed for skin health and immune function and vitamin K1 essential for blood clotting.
5. Good for pregnant women
Spinach is rich in folic Acid, which is vital for pregnant women and normal cellular function. The iron in it helps build hemoglobin. Apart from that it also has Calcium for bone health.
6. Good for eye, cuts cancer risk
It has Lutein which is good for eye health, Kaempferol which is an antioxidant that cuts risk of cancer and Nitrates to promote heart health.
7. Great for diabetics
Spinach helps stabilize blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. Use it as salad or a smoothie as part of your diet if you are a diabetic.
8. Good for skin and hair
Vitamins and antioxidants contribute to healthy skin and hair. Zinc in spinach stimulates blood flow to hair follicles, aiding growth.