Who doesn't know
about the spinach leaves? There we can see a little cartoon on television event
that shows how berkhasiatnya spinach leaves it. By eating spinach we become
strong and powerful because of iron and a variety of vitamins and minerals
contained in it. Our parents ever would've often cooking spinach leaves for her
children, well made soup or stir-fry. Everywhere, the spinach has always
promoted as health food and natural high.
Spinach has been
known throughout Indonesia and also the world. This plant is actually derived
from the tropical regions of the Americas, however, as we have seen now, this
plant has been spread all over the world. Uniquely, spinach leaves are used as
a vegetable is usually only occur in areas of Southeast Asia and East Asia.
Spinach plant forms erect, though there are some that are a bit skewed. Usually
it reaches 80-150 cm. Stem is small and juicy.
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| Benefits Leaf of Spinach for Health |
Did you know that
spinach can be categorized into two types? Spinach, which are also included in
the genus Amaranthus, differentiated into types of spinach: spinach and unplug.
What's the difference? The first is, unplug the spinach was shorter than the '
spinach. Unplug your own spinach leaves are smaller and regular revoked up to
its roots. Spinach is what is usually used for soups. While spinach quotation
drew high upright with the size of the leaves is wider, so it is usually used
in dishes such as gado-gado, urap, and fresh vegetables.
The Type Species
Of Spinach
In addition to the
above two categories, spinach plants itself actually has many species. Here are
some of the species are known: spinach
Amaranthus
hybridus, commonly used as a quotation of spinach
A. tricolor,
usually spinach pull comes from this type of
A. spinosus,
commonly known as spinach thorn
A. blitum, namely
spinach kotok
A. caudatus, is
used as an ornamental plant because the flowers are a lovely long red colored.
It turns out the
spinach leaves have many diverse species with the function of each. Not less
than 60 varieties of spinach that has been known, some not even can be
consumed.
The nutrition
content of spinach leaves
We generally have
learned that spinach contains iron high and very good for health. However, the
spinach is not always only contain iron. There is a very good reason why people
orally provide cuisine spinach on his sons, namely because the spinach contains
various types of vitamins and minerals are very beneficial for the body. This
is the content of the nutrients contained in spinach, including the following:
- Iron
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin K
- Chlorophyll (antioxidant)
- Manganese
- Magnesium
- Folic Acid
- Fiber
- Protein
- Calcium
- Carbohydrates
Much more content
of nutrients contained in spinach leaves. Not wrong if the spinach leaves into
a healthy food choice.
Benefits of spinach
leaves for health
The spinach part
usually we can take advantage of is the leaves and roots. But if it is used as
a medicinal herb, it is advisable to boil the spinach leaves briefly. This is
to prevent nutrients in spinach is not lost. The following are the benefits and
usefulness of the spinach leaves have been known to:
Benefits of spinach
leaves for the blood Enhancer
High iron contained
in spinach is useful for the production of red blood cells. No wonder the
spinach is recommended for anemia sufferers and women who are experiencing
menstruation. Here's how: meraciknya
- Red spinach leaves as many as 3 handheld,
- Washed then ground smooth,
- Add as much lime juice 1 tablespoon,
- Add as much as 1 tablespoon of honey,
- Add 1 egg chicken.
After all the
ingredients are stirred, the herb can be drunk per day within one week.
Spinach leaves as drug
fever
If the body feels
hot and hectic because of fever, herb below can be tried:
- Prepare 2 spinach leaves and stalks,
- Prepare a free-range chicken eggs (or, if there is not),
- Mash all ingredients until smooth,
- Put all the ingredients into a bucket of water.
After all
ingredients are soaked in water, apply the herb at the forehead and jidat. The
fever will go down not long afterwards.
Spinach leaves as a
cure bronchitis and respiratory disorders
While experiencing
pain in the lungs or other breathing disorder, spinach turned out to be very
useful to heal. Look at the way his potion making:
- Spinach leaves, roots, and flowers,
- Mash until smooth,
- Simmered in 1 liter of water
- Strain.
The results of
water decoction of being able to treat respiratory disorders. Have a drink at
the time of the water decoction of the cold. Time to drink in the morning and
evening every day.
Spinach has indeed a very remarkable benefits. Even all
of the above still do not mention all the plant uses this one. Like the fact
that spinach is very useful to supplement BREAST MILK in mothers who are breast
feeding, or that spinach is useful for those who have problems urinating.
Really simple plants that have millions of benefits. Some of the benefits of
spinach as a vegetable to consume more are:
- Against cancer cells
- Give a better vision
- Antioxidants
- Lowering blood pressure
- Healthy heart
- Anti inflammatory
- Prevent diabetes
- Improve memory
- Stimulates the growth of children
- Keep your digestive system
- Maintaining healthy skin
Lots of benefits that can be gained from the leaf
spinach. The above things are just some of them. Thus, starting from now more
please consume vegetable spinach.
