The wonder leaf

It’s winters and time for the best quality of spinach to be available in the country. Spinach! We’ve all been told it is great for health. It increases our iron, but do you know it has so many health benefits? It is not just about increasing your blood count.

This simple leafy vegetable available anywhere in the world and really well priced is a power house of nutrients. It is a good source of calcium. It is also a good source of protein.

In America the cartoon popeye is showing off the muscles in his hand and chewing spinach on the other side. This is not a gimmick for children to eat spinach but to make them understand that it is a good source of protein.

A powerful antioxidant, in simple language it consists of cholesterol lowering properties as well as nutrients that increase immunity and are good for numerous cancers. Leafy is especially good for the hair and skin. The beta carotene and vitamin A content automatically make it excellent for the eyes.

Age related macular degeneration can be arrested or delayed with a good dose of vitamin A found abundantly in spinach. It is a natural laxative, due to its fiber content. Remember it is so important to keep your bowls clean all the time because constipation is a father of all diseases. Spinach helps lower your blood pressure.

For pregnant women to absorb iron spinach is very important. Of course I’ve told you the benefits of spinach but one need to eat it regularly and taste is important. Add it to your rotis and parathas with masalas, chop it into your salads, make delicious rice dishes, stir fry it into your vegetables, blend it in your soups, dals. Make a vegetable juice or a delicious raita. Spinach is so easy to have.