Benefits of Spinach

.Diet
One cup of spinach has nearly 20% RDA of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar and curbs overeating. It is a good source of protein which can give 3.2 grams of protein on 100ml of intake.

· Cancer
Flavonoids -a phytonutrient with anti-cancer pro

perties is found in abundance in spinach and has shown to slow down cell division in human stomach and skin cancer cells. spinach has also shown significant protection against the occurrence of aggressive prostate cancer.

· Blood Pressure
By inhibiting the angiotensin I-converting enzyme, peptides within spinach have been shown to effectively lower blood pressure.

· Vision
Antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin are found in plenty in spinach and helps protect the eye from cataract and age-related macular degeneration.

· Skin
The high amount of vitamin A in spinach also promotes healthy skin by allowing for proper moisture retention in the epidermis, thus fighting psoriasis, keratinization, acne and even wrinkles

· Immunity
One cup of spinach contains over 337% of the RDA of vitamin A that not only protects and strengthens "entry points" into the human body, such as mucous membranes, respiratory, urinary and intestinal tracts, but is also a key component of lymphocytes (or white blood cells) that fight infection.