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Spinach ( Spinacia oleraceae ) also known as ‘Palak’ in Hindi.

It has a slightly bitter taste but is considered as one of the functional foods due to its nutritional, antioxidants and anti-cancer constituents. 

Its tender, crispy, dark green leaves are used as ingredients in a variety of cuisines.

Health Benefits Of Spinach

Spinach has many important roles to play in maintaining a healthy body; various health benefits of spinach include the following:

1. Benefits Of Spinach For Weight Loss

Spinach leaves benefits in weight reduction as it is low in calories and fat. It is very nutritious and has a good quality of fat soluble dietary fibre. This fibre aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar and curbs overeating.

2. Healthy skin and hair

Spinach is high in vitamin A, which is necessary for sebum production to keep hair moisturized. 

Vitamin A is also necessary for the growth of all bodily tissues, including skin and hair. 

Spinach and other leafy greens high in vitamin C are imperative for the building and maintenance of collagen, which provides structure to skin and hair.

Iron deficiency is a common cause of hair loss, which may be prevented by an adequate intake of iron-rich foods, like spinach.

3. BOOST YOUR METABOLISM

 The amount of protein found in spinach is impressive for any vegetable, and they are easily broken down by enzymes into amino acids that are essential to humans. The re-formed mammal proteins aid our muscle development and growth, our body’s ability to heal wounds, and provides a boost for our entire metabolism, encouraging all of our organ systems to function at their optimal level. 

4. STRENGHTENS IMMUNE SYSTEM

Spinach protects immunity by lowering inflammatory responses, reducing cell damage, and aiding in digestive health too, which is very important for absorbing immunity-boosting nutrients from food.

5. EYES PROTECTION

Spinach nutrition contains vitamin A in the form of carotenoids, which benefit eye sight by preserving the health of the retina, macula, and cornea. Two of spinach’s carotenoids called lutein and zeaxanthin are primary antioxidants needed to prolong eye health, especially as someone ages.

6. SUN PROTECTION 

Spinach is rich in vitamin B which protects your skin from the harmful ultra violet rays that cause sun damage, skin cancer and pre-mature ageing of skin.

7. ASTHMA PREVENTION

The risks for developing asthma are lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients. One of these nutrients is beta-carotene, of which spinach is an excellent source.

8. ANTI-AGEING BENEFITS

Spinach is loaded with tons of antioxidants that destroy free radicals in your body. These free radicals damage your skin, thereby causing pre-mature ageing. Thus, eating spinach regularly will maintain the youth of your skin and slow down age related degeneration, making your skin look younger and rejuvenated.

SO IF U HAVENT STARTED WITH SPINACH (PALAK) IN YOUR DIET THEN START WITH IT TO GET ITS HEALTH BENEFITS

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