Believe it or not, this vegetable is one of the healthiest in the world. This vegetable that is native to central and southwestern Asia has a strong affinity with Popeye and he becomes physically stronger after consuming it. This is due to the iron content.
- Spinach is known as a rich source of iron and calcium.
- Spinach contain a relatively high level of iron, compared to other vegetable and meat sources
- Spinach also has high calcium content.
- The calcium in spinach is the least bio-available of calcium sources
- It is a rich source of several vital antioxidants
- Rubiscolins have also been found in spinach.
- It is a source of folic acid (Vitamin B9), and this vitamin was first purified from spinach
- Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, lutein, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- It is a very good source of dietary fiber, copper, protein, phosphorus, zinc and vitamin E.
- A 180 gram serving of boiled spinach contains 6.43 mg of iron, whereas one 6 oz. (170 gram) ground hamburger patty contains at most 4.42 mg.
- In addition, it is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, niacin and selenium
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