So yesterday . . . we left off talking about why eating "cooked" spinach . . . is BETTER than eating it "raw".
I know . . . I can't believe I said that either . . .
But . . . in reality . . . "RAW" spinach contains "oxalic acid" . . . whereas . . . "cooked" spinach does not.
Now . . . "Oxalate" . . . is a compound present in many plant-based foods . . . including spinach, chard and kale . . .
And even though all these vegetables and their nutritional value . . . are essential for optimal health . . .
These foods need to be "cooked" . . .
You see . . . in the digestive system . . . "oxalate" can form complexes with minerals like . . . calcium . . . and "interfere" with their "ABSORPTION".
And with this . . . some people can develop "kidney stones" . . . due to the poor absorption of this "calcium".
So with that being said . . .
Eating a lot of "raw" spinach" on a daily bases . . . in today's world of this Western diet and its "POOR" digestion . . . may "not" . . . be the best idea.
So . . . what's another option for getting the nutrients we need from this little green veggie . . . especially for those of you that "don't" like spinach at all . . .
Well . . . that would be "spinach extract" . . . which also has "less" oxalic acid in it. (DM me if you need a compliant brand)
So, get your "GREEN" on today people . . . there's NO reason for "NOT" . . . consuming the "VALUE" of this veggie.
Remember . . .
"Spinach" is great for eliminating "amyloid plaques" in the brain . . . and reducing dementia . . .
It contains healthy vitamins and minerals . . . and are "GREAT" for reducing "cravings" and can help with weight loss.
Now . . . for those of you that are "not" suppose to consume "iron" for health reasons . . . I did mention that "spinach" is high in "iron" . . .
So, does that "exclude" you from getting the awesome benefits from "spinach"???
NOPE . . . why you ask???
Well . . . spinach "IS" high in "iron" . . . BUT it contains ONLY "nonheme" iron.
And "nonheme" iron is LESS easily absorbed than "heme" iron . . . making "spinach" a compliant food choice.
But, as always . . . check with our own healthcare provider to see if "spinach" can be on your list of foods to love.
Have a great weekend . . . stay safe and healthy . . . and be "mindful" of your world PEOPLE!!!
Next week . . . my take on "CANCER"!!!
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