Spinach, Shelf Life : 1 Month

Botanical name: Spinacia oleracea

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is an edible flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae. Spinach has a high nutritional value and is extremely rich in antioxidants, especially when fresh, steamed, or quickly boiled. The magnesium contained in spinach helps prevent diabetes, iodine helps treat skin diseases and strengthens the immune system, vitamin K contributes to bone resistance, vitamin B improves cerebral activity, helps in maintaining the firmness of the skin and controls insomnia, potassium stimulates the cardiac muscle, beta-carotene prevents sight problems and sulfur increases hair attractiveness.

Benefits and uses:

Spinach is a rich source of beta carotene, lutein and xanthene, all of which are beneficial for eyesight.

It has high content of potassium and low content of sodium. This composition of minerals is very beneficial for high blood pressure patients as potassium lowers and sodium raises the blood pressure. It promotes healthy skin by allowing for proper moisture retention in the epidermis, thus fighting psoriasis, keratinization, acne and even wrinkles.

Spinach Is One of the Most Nutritious Foods, with low in calories and high in vitamins, spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense foods in existence.