The spinach. Tips for your consumption
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I like agriculture and despite the fact that in my house I have little space to plant, one of the plants that stands out among the others, is spinach, for its great properties and health benefits.
The intention of this post is to describe 7 important tips and why we should consume them. In addition, its benefits are also excellent for pregnant women because of its high content of folic acid and a good option to be consumed by children, is to link it with orange juice or other fruits in juice.
Avoid the gastric ulcer. Spinach has the ability to protect the mucous membrane of the stomach, where it prevents the appearance of gastric ulcers.
Protect your brain. Spinach contains minerals and vitamins, for this case, potassium, folate and other antioxidants provide neurological benefits. Folate reduces the onset of Alzheimer's. On the other hand potassium is an integral part of brain health and has been linked to increased blood flow to the brain, concentration and neuronal activity.
Reduce eye diseases Spinach is rich in beta carotene, lutein and is very beneficial to the eyes. When you eat cooked spinach your beta carotene goes straight to your eyes. This will help those people suffering from vitamin A deficiency.
It regulates blood pressure. Because of its high potassium content and low sodium content, this composition is a benefit for patients with high blood pressure since potassium lowers blood pressure while sodium increases it. Likewise because it contains folic acid, it also contributes to the reduction of hypertension.
Take care of your skin. Spinach protects the skin from the sun's rays, including ultraviolet rays, due to the different phytonutrients and pigments that contain the same
Strengthens the bones. For its content of Vitamin K, it works in the retention of calcium in the matrix and the other minerals such as manganese, copper, magnesium, zinc and phosphorus also help in the construction of strong bones.
Strengthens the muscles. Spinach is an antioxidant and is important in strengthening especially the muscles of the heart.