The benefits of spinach are due to the composition of this vegetable, which includes: useful folate (responsible for normal development of cells, tissues and blood), vitamin C, provitamin a, potassium, magnesium, vitamin K and carotenoids.
* Thanks to the carotenoids, spinach not only keeps your eyes sharp for years to come. Along with vitamin K, these substances prevent the destruction of bone tissue.
* Folate, which is part of the spinach, affects the process of hematopoiesis and cell renewal. Participates in the prevention of stroke due to its ability to normalize blood pressure and strengthen the walls of blood vessels. Folate inhibits the formation of cancer - dramatically reduces the risk of developing lung cancer.
* Spinach also includes beta-carotene (which is good for heart health has been proved), b vitamins (which are essential participants in the process of breakdown of fats, proteins and carbohydrates) and fibre.
* Spinach strengthen the immune system, which is useful before any major test (whether it be surgery or childbirth, going to another climate zone or the impending flu epidemic, etc.).
