POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN & His Power From Spinach…… !!!!
The Moment I Say Popeye, We All Remember The Spinach..
Popeye gets his energy from Spinach… So do we….
Spinach is a great option for boosting your iron levels.
Spinach is a true powerhouse of nutrients.
Here’s your doubt.
“So do I have to eat a box full of spinach like Popeye did?” NOPE !!! You don’t have to.
Just 125g of fresh spinach will provide you with more than 20 nutrients, which is more than your recommended daily intake of vitamins K and A.
This energy supplier is rich in vitamin K and calcium levels which are great for strong bones, while its unique combination of vitamins A and C, fibre, magnesium and folate have been proved to help prevent cancer.
The antioxidants in spinach, flavonoids help to protect against age-related memory loss and high blood pressure by keeping dangerous inflammation away from you. While the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin help support eye health.
Green machine
One of the great benefits of spinach is its high iron content, particularly if you’re veggie or suffer from heavy periods.
Just one cup of cooked spinach provides around 6.3mg of energy-producing iron. It’s also a super workout food.
According to a research, spinach helps reduce oxidative stress caused by regular exercise and protect against muscle damage.
Our body becomes more efficient as spinach contains Nitrate compound, which makes our body need less oxygen while physical workouts.
All You Have To Do Is :-
Store spinach in the refrigerator to preserve its high nutrient content.
Its better to take it while it’s still fresh. Prolonged storage of spinach may drain almost half of its amazing health benefits!
Most importantly, Never store spinach in a metal container, as the iron may oxidize.
Finally for all Popeye cartoon watchers, do not follow Popeye’s serving suggestion,
this veggie is best enjoyed raw or lightly cooked – NOT CANNED!