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
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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
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1.3 |
Total fat (g): |
0.2 |
Saturated fat (g): |
0 |
Monounsaturated fat
(g): |
0 |
Polyunsaturated fat
(g): |
0.1 |
Dietary fiber (g):
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1.6 |
Protein (g): |
2 |
Carbohydrate (g):
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2 |
Cholesterol (mg):
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0 |
Sodium (mg): |
47 |
Beta-carotene (mg):
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2.4 |
Vitamin C (mg): |
17 |
Folate (mcg): |
116 |
Manganese (mg):
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0.5 |
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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.
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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.
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You,
too! Don't forget to eat spinach. By this way, everyone can be POPEYE. |
Endrophine |
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Source:
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www.wholehealthmd.com |
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www.soundmedicine.iu.edu |
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www.whffods.com |
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Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary,
1998 |
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