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Post by Tim Wescott on Mar 1, 2004 10:50:58 GMT -5
Spinach Packs a Healthy Punch: It's low in calories, rich in vitamins
It's no accident that Popeye built his strength on a diet rich in spinach.
According to Johns Hopkins Hospital, the health benefits of the green leafy vegetable make it a powerhouse food choice. Spinach is low in calories -- only 41 per cup -- and is loaded with vitamins, especially Vitamin B, iron, and folate, as well as the photochemical lutein and zeaxanthin.
Research has linked folate with a reduction in blood levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that's been associated with cardiovascular disease. Zeaxanthin has been linked with a lower risk of macular degeneration, a condition that can lead to blindness.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Mar 1, 2004 10:54:44 GMT -5
Buy fresh spinach and use it raw in salads, or steam it to avoid losing the nutrients that will dissipate by boiling it.Canned spinach has extra sodium as well as being stripped of valuable nutrients.Steam all vegetables and buy them fresh when possible!
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