Why do I add 4 leaves of spinach in my lunch daily?

Spinach belongs to the chenopodiaceae family (also known as the goose foot), which includes beetroot, chard and quinoa. It tastes similar to those vegetables - the bitter taste of beetroot vegetables and a little salty taste of chard. Three different varieties of spinach are available: savoy, semi savoy and smooth leaves. Spinach is a superstar in green leafy vegetables. This low-calorie food is full of nutrients, which is good for your body in many ways.

Spinach is one of the best sources of lutein, an antioxidant that protects against age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataract. Studies have shown that people who take lutein supplements have a lower risk of macular degeneration, the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness.

Spinach is also a great source of zinc, dietary fiber, phosphorus, vitamin b1 and colin. It contains a unique and beneficial mixture of phytonutrients as well as antioxidants, fluorescents and carotenoids. Spinach helps to relieve many types of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, asthma and even migraine headaches.

Spinach contains vitamin k which helps in good health of bones and means proper use of vitamins can do good for your health. It also improves the absorption of calcium by your body. Spinach contains 250 mg of calcium per cup and is very important for your bones and teeth. Calcium is a strengthening agent to your bones and keeps your bones healthy.

That's why I regularly eat spinach in my lunch. I take about 4 leaves of spinach daily in saute form mixed with other ingredients like garlic, ginger, onion, tomatoes and capsicum. 

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