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Popeye Secret
Popeye is the most famous sailor in the Cartoon World. His distinctive point is the way he becomes stronger whenever he has to fight against enemies. “Spinach” is the answer. What is the relation between Popeye and Spinach? POPEYE SECRET


Spinach is a common garden plant with dark green leaves which are eaten as a vegetable, usu cooked but sometimes raw. Besides being a great source of nutrients, this plant is considered a good fighter who protect individual from various diseases.

Spinach / 2 cups raw chopped

Calories : 1.3
Total fat (g): 0.2
Saturated fat (g): 0
Monounsaturated fat (g): 0
Polyunsaturated fat (g): 0.1
Dietary fiber (g): 1.6
Protein (g): 2
Carbohydrate (g): 2
Cholesterol (mg): 0
Sodium (mg): 47
Beta-carotene (mg): 2.4
Vitamin C (mg): 17
Folate (mcg): 116
Manganese (mg):
0.5

THE WAY OF FIGTHER

1. Spinach VS Homocysteine

Homocysteine is an amino acid in blood. Excessive homocysteine in plasma can cause higher risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. In this case, spinach can help you. It is an excellent source of iron and folic which can lower homocysteine level.

2. Spinach VS Cancer

Spinach is considered an anti-cancer food. According to the research, spinach contains a lot of flavonoid which is an anti-oxidant helping to fight against cancer. For men, spinach can also lower risk of prostate cancer.

3. Spinach VS Heart disease

Vitamin A, C and Beta-carotene are also in spinach. These anti-oxidants are useful in reducing cholesterol which is the cause of heart disease and blood pressure.


4. Spinach VS Infection

Most patients always feel anxious about infection because it will cause serious symptom in future. Beta-carotene and Vitamin C in spinach can prevent many infection diseases such as asthma.

Not only a good fighter, spinach is a veggie for brain, too because it assists to reduce risk of ulzheimer.

We have found that many children don't like vegetable. They cry and try to avoid. Then, the first thing that we should do is to let them know the benefits of veggies. Give them a chance to cook an easy veggies menu in order that they will be fun and have a good feeling with vegetable.

You, too! Don't forget to eat spinach. By this way, everyone can be POPEYE.

Endrophine

Source:
www.wholehealthmd.com
www.soundmedicine.iu.edu
www.whffods.com
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 1998