However, this is only true when you eat properly and in moderation. For some people who have a ‘big taboo’ with spinach, eating this vegetable can make the disease worse.
The benefits of spinach for health :
Cools heat, detoxifies and cures constipation
Take a handful of spinach leaves, wash them, crush them, squeeze out the juice, add a little boiled water and let it cool, drink one drink. After a few times of drinking, you will have easy bowel movements. Or add 500g of spinach with salt and soy sauce and eat it every day for a few days and your bowels will be clear.
>Spinach is rich in vitamin A
The recommended daily intake of vitamin A is 2,310 IU for women and 3,000 IU for men A spinach salad is one of the good ways to reach your daily intake. In addition, vitamin A is very good for the immune system, helping to create white blood cells to prevent bacteria and viruses. The functioning of the bone reproductive system and eyesight also depends on the body’s necessary amount of vitamin A.
Spinach prevents osteoporosis
< p>High calcium content in Malabar spinach helps strengthen bones and teeth, improves muscles, nervous system and hormones in the body. This helps prevent the risk of osteoporosis. Most adults need about 1,000-1,200 mg of calcium per day, while Malabar spinach can provide 55 mg of calcium in a small serving.
Spinach is good for pregnant and lactating women
Folic acid is one of the important B vitamins for pregnant women because it prevents congenital neural tube defects such as spina bifida. It is also involved in the creation of new cells promoting cardiovascular health and cancer prevention. Iron is also a nutrient in spinach that is very beneficial for pregnant women. A small portion of spinach contains about 0.98 mg of iron, providing 5-4-12% of the iron needed each day for the body.
Reduce cholesterol
The mucus of spinach has the effect of absorbing cholesterol. Both endogenous and exogenous cholesterol are retained in the intestines. Because cholesterol is blocked, the fat in food cannot penetrate the intestinal membrane and the cholesterol will be excreted in the stool. Therefore, eating spinach helps eliminate fat and is good for people with high fat and blood sugar.
Anti-cancer, protecting eyes against aging</p >
Manga spinach leaves contain a lot of antioxidant carotenoids such as beta-carotene, zeaxantin and lutein. These antioxidants neutralize harmful free radicals produced by the body. Malabar spinach is very rich in vitamin A. 100g of vegetables provides about 267% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A. The amount of vitamin A in spinach not only helps protect the body from risks cancer lung and nasopharyngeal cancer but also helps protect the eyes from cataracts or vision loss.
Good for the heart
Foods rich in antioxidants and fiber are essential for heart health. In addition, fiber helps reduce bad cholesterol levels – which causes clogged blood vessels leading to heart disease.
Good for people with anemia
Morning spinach leaves contain a lot of iron, accounting for 15% of the recommended daily level, thereby overcoming anemia in humans. Also in 100g of leaves there are 109mg of calcium and 65mg of magnesium, accounting for 11% and 16% of the recommended daily intake, respectively. Calcium is good for bones while magnesium helps absorb calcium in the body.
Improve the immune system
100g of spinach leaves contains 102mg of vitamin C, accounting for 170% of the recommended daily amount. This amount of vitamin C helps improve the health of the immune system, prevent disease and reduce the duration of illness. There are many benefits, but according to Hanoi physician Bui Hong Minh, for many people, eating spinach while suffering from these diseases can cause harmful effects to their health.
People who absolutely should not eat spinach:
Stone people kidney
Maryach spinach contains a lot of purines – organic compounds that when entering the body will turn into uric acid, increasing the risk of developing kidney stones. The oxalic acid in spinach increases calcium oxalate levels in the urine, leading to the development of kidney stones.
People new to tartar removal Malabar spinach easily creates stains on teeth because the oxalic acid in spinach is insoluble in water. People who have just had their teeth removed are advised not to eat spinach for 1-2 weeks.
People with stomach pain
The high fiber content in spinach can cause stomach discomfort when eaten in large quantities. Therefore, people with stomach pain should not eat spinach.
People with diarrhea and loose stools
Folk often use vegetables Malabar spinach is eaten as a vegetable to cool the body, prevent dryness and prevent constipation because Malabar spinach has laxative properties. But also because of this characteristic, people who are suffering from diarrhea and loose stools should not eat it. If you intentionally eat spinach, it will cause the disease to get worse.
Notes to keep in mind when eating spinach
Although spinach has many nutrients (1/2 cup of spinach after cooking provides Provides 190% of vitamin A and 20% of iron that the body needs) but should not be abused. Herbalist Minh said that if you abuse this vegetable, it will cause the following specific harmful effects
Poor absorption: Eating too much spinach causes the body to absorb poorly because it contains a high amount of oxalic acid. This is a chemical that can bind with calcium and iron, making it difficult for the body to absorb other important nutrients.
Therefore, when eating spinach, you should eat it with other foods. Foods rich in vitamin C such as oranges, lemons, tomatoes and star fruit.
Safe spinach is usually yellowish green, not dark green like chemically sprayed vegetables. The leaves have short, thick blades that grow in balance with the stem. Vegetable stems are crispy and firm, not shiny like vegetable plants sprayed with growth stimulants.
Morning spinach when combined with beefwill lose its laxative properties and have poorer digestion. . For people with constipation, combining these two foods together will make the disease worse.
Do not eat raw spinach:Eating raw spinach will cause bloating and indigestion, which is why according to folk experience, this mucus-rich vegetable needs to be cooked thoroughly. Not to mention, cooking spinach thoroughly before eating also helps you make the most of the nutrients in this vegetable. Therefore, absolutely do not eat raw spinach.
Don’t eat spinach left overnight:Many families have the habit of eating spinach soup that doesn’t finish, often leaving it overnight to eat for the next meal. This is an extremely dangerous habit in general. The reason is that the nitrate content in green vegetables is quite high. If cooked for too long, bacteria decompose the nitrate and form nitrite – a carcinogen. When nitrite is introduced into the stomach through eating, N-nitroso is formed. This compound can cause radicals cancer such as esophageal, stomach and digestive system diseases. Therefore, if you have leftover soup after eating, you should throw it away to protect the health of the whole family.
Causes yellow teeth: The mucus in spinach, when eaten too much, will form plaque on the teeth because it is insoluble in water. From then on, your teeth will turn black and yellow.
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