FOLLOW  POPEYE !

The legendary animated character of Popeye the sailor promoted spinach as a venerable source of iron. In the end, it turned out that this is just a myth, yet you should not miss spinach on your plate. It is a source of a number of nutrients, helps prevent heart disease and is a great vegetable for dieting.
In the past, spinach was touted as a rich source of iron, but it turned out to be a mistake. It contains a similar amount as any other leafy vegetable, moreover, due to the high content of oxalic and folic acid, the body can not fully use this valuable mineral.

Follow Popeye! Spinach protects against heart attack and stroke, helps with weight loss and wrinkles

Still, don't execute him! In one cup of raw petals you will find only 27 kcal, and yet they offer a mass of important substances. Fresh spinach contains high amounts of nutrients, especially folic acid, lutein, beta-carotene, fiber and vitamin C.

1. Protects the heart from a heart attack
If you have spinach on your plate regularly, this has a positive effect on the proper operation of the cardiovascular system. Its consumption contributes to the prevention of diseases of the heart and blood vessels, including stroke or ischemic disease.
2. Itchy eyes and eyesight
Green petals contain two important antioxidant substances that are essential for maintaining healthy eyes: lutein and zeaxanthin. They play a vital role in the functioning of vision and help prevent vision loss as well as macular degeneration.
3. Helps with both dehydration and weight loss
Are you struggling with swelling? Enrich your diet with potassium - it is necessary for normal water management and supports the work of the heart, nervous system and muscles. And it is spinach that is among its rich sources. In addition, it is low-calorie, therefore it will help to roll not only with excess fluid, but also with fat, and thanks to the presence of plant hormones will promote faster muscle formation.
4. Struggles with constipation
Folk medicine spinach recommends to support intestinal peristalsis and as a natural laxative. For constipation use leaves in raw form.
5. Benefits the skin
Carotenoids and coenzyme Q10 help to look youthful, folates heal acne or thrush. Spinach is good for the skin even when used externally-you can prepare a face mask from it: just mix it and mix it with avocado or cottage cheese.

Warning:
If you suffer with kidney stones you have to be careful as most of the kidney stones are formed from calcium oxalate.
The amount of oxalate will be reduced by dairy product. So add the cream to the spinach.
 

             Get strong ! Bon appetit 

                                                    Margaret