Scientists from Arizona State University have confirmed that eating spinach can reduce inflammation in the body and slow down the aging process at the cellular level. This product is also rich in lutein and vitamins A, C and K, which are important for maintaining eyesight. Research results published In Food & Function magazine.
The scientists’ study is a scientific review of existing studies on the benefits and biochemical composition of spinach. It showed that the main benefit of consuming this product is to slow down aging and suppress inflammation in the body.
Scientists emphasized that spinach has natural antioxidant properties. They consist in the ability to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules formed in the body due to the negative effects of external factors and during natural metabolic processes).
Spinach also contains plenty of vitamins A, C, K, B9 (folic acid) and lutein. These food components are necessary to ensure normal eye function, color perception and visual acuity. It also regulates blood clotting and supports healthy skin, bones and heart.
Scientists stated that the way spinach is cooked can affect its nutritional value. Therefore, it is best to fry the leaves of the plant in a little oil, consume them raw or add them to smoothies.
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