Are Spinaches a Good Source of Iron?
If Popeye made the iron only from spinach, his legendary arm would not be so strong and resistant! :-)
Although they are very rich in iron, spinach - like all vegetables - contains anti-nutrients that reduce the absorption of this precious mineral, which is also found in an unfavorable chemical state.
In fact, the human intestine can absorb only between 2 and 10% of the iron contained in plants (trivalent iron), while the one contained in products of animal origin (bivalent iron) is absorbed between 10 and 35%. If you prefer a vegetarian diet you can still benefit from iron but there are a few things to do: like consume more vitamin C rich fruit and vegetable during the same meal, in order to increase iron absorption but the best advice is to be in touch with your trusted dietician .
So for example the splash of lemon on spinach can slightly increase the bioavailability of the iron contained in them, improving their intestinal absorption.
Enjoy your meal :-)
I guess i will turn a vegie...
... I have some advices for it if you will be looking for maybe I write an article soon. It's a risky process and it can bring so much imbalance for your body if done improperly.
Then i would be looking forward to that post...would like to more about it.
Amazing information you shared. It will help to consume more vitamin c.
spinach to my knowledge It is very good to be consumed but the time is cooked not too long because it will damage the vitamins it contains.
and to mine not ? :-)