Nutrients in spinach is quite high, especially Fe, so it can be used to prevent fatigue due to anemia. In addition, women who are pregnant and giving birth are encouraged to consume these vegetables, why? Since the Fe content plus the content of Vitamin B, especially folic acid, associated with the production of blood so that when giving birth, supplies the body enough. Because as we know, the birth will spend a lot of blood and allows the mother's blood loss. Besides spinach are also good consumed by women during menstruation. Still a lot of nutrients in spinach are beneficial to health, the content of oxalic acid and folic acid may help address a variety of diseases. For example treating eczema, asthma, and skin care for face, scalp and hair, lower cholesterol, and prevent the pain of the gums. But the great benefit is to treat a sense of lethargy, fatigue, and lack of passion as a sign of anemia or anemia.
Spinach has a very important amino acids for the formation of brain nutrients. So, if seen from the composition of the protein, spinach is good for consumption by children. In terms of fat, zero cholesterol in spinach, spinach safe to eat as much as it means nothing without the influence of cholesterol. Fat contained in it also includes a good kind of fat, namely saturated fat.
Nutrients in spinach that is no less important is vitamin A good for the eyes as well as maintaining the immune system, so people are not susceptible to disease. Vitamin C and E are good for the antioxidants, so for those who diligently consume spinach, can have a smooth skin. In addition, antioxidants are also able to prevent free radicals. Then, phosphorus can be utilized for the formation of bones and teeth.
To get the maximum nutrients, the following things to consider in the process and consume spinach. 1. Spinach contains iron is Fe2 + (ferrous). When the spinach is too long in contact with O2 (oxygen from air), Fe2 + will be oxidized to Fe3 + (ferric). Although both iron, which is useful for us is ferro. Ferri is toxic to spinach. Apparently, if the spinach is heated, then the spinach will be oxidized so it is not advisable to warm the spinach after cooking.
2. Cook the spinach before 5 hours. Contains substances Spinach Nitrate (NO3). When oxidized, NO 3 would be NO2 (nitrite). Nitrite is a compound that is colorless, odorless, and is toxic to the human body. fresh spinach-containing compounds have been revoked nitrite approximately 5 mg / kg. When the spinach is stored in the refrigerator for 2 weeks, nitrite levels will be increased to 300 mg / kg. In other words, within 1 day of storage, nitrite compounds will be increased by 21 mg / kg (7%). Toxic effect (toxic) caused by Nitrite Nitrite oxidation reaction begins with the iron in red blood cells, precisely in the hemoglobin (Hb). Association of nitrite with hemoglobin, called methemoglobin, resulting in hemoglobin can not bind oxygen. If the amount of methemoglobin reached more than 15% of total hemoglobin, there will be a condition called cyanosis, a condition in which the whole body tissue of oxygen deficiency.
3. Content of iron in spinach can react with aluminum material and produce toxins, therefore, avoid cooking with aluminum pans of spinach.
