2006-08-10 08:52:35 · 17 answers · asked by s m 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Spinach and brocolli both are great sources of calcium. Spinach is also full of Iron and vitamin C.
2006-08-10 08:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by clinesangie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quick answer -Yes
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is thought to have originated in ancient Persia. In the 7th Century, it arrived in China as a gift from the King of Nepal. It was introduced to Europe between the 11th and 15th Centuries by the Moors, who brought it into Spain. This gave rise to spinach being referred to as 'the Spanish vegetable' in England. Spinach belongs to the plant family Chenopodiaceae.
There are two varieties of spinach — winter and summer — both of which grow well in temperate climates. Currently, The Netherlands and the United States of America are the largest commercial producers of this vegetable.
Calcium— more than 99% of the body's calcium is contained in the bones and teeth. The remaining one percent is in fluids and is useful in the maintenance of the nervous system.
Oxalates, which can aggravate kidney and gall bladder problems, are also found in spinach, so people with untreated problems in that area should avoid it. It is also worth noting that although spinach does contain calcium, the oxalates also interfere with the body's absorption of the mineral. For anyone taking calcium supplements, several hours should be allowed to elapse before tucking into a meal of spinach.
2006-08-10 09:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by »»» seagull ««« 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spinach has a high calcium content. The oxalate content in spinach binds with calcium decreasing its absorption. By way of comparison, the body can absorb about half of the calcium present in broccoli, yet only around 5% of the calcium in spinach.
2006-08-10 09:06:05 · answer #3 · answered by ♥*´M`*♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the war they government scientists mad a massive error about iron in spinach due to a decimal point being in the wrong place. pop eye was also used to promote spinach by mistake. even today people think spinach is good for them but this is not the case. it is poor in iron. and probably calcium too.
2006-08-10 09:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by j_emmans 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Spinach also has a high calcium content.
2006-08-10 08:58:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has lots, but people disagree about how available it is as a nutrient. Some say it's unavailable once you cook the spinach. Some say it never is because of all the oxalic acid binding it up. I suggest you go to a more complete source of info than Yahoo Answers.
2006-08-10 09:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by wasabi_luvva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. However read this for more info about usable dietary calcium in spinach.
2006-08-10 08:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by sanity_in_tx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Spinach is actually a good source of natural calcium. It is one of the healthiest vegetables we have. I like it raw with olive oil.
2006-08-14 06:28:21 · answer #8 · answered by Calvin of China, PhD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spinach, boiled (130g or 5oz) 208 mg calcium, Get eating :)
2006-08-10 10:13:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and more others:
Milk
Buttermilk
Yogurt
Ice cream
Cheese
Meat
Fish
Poultry
Sesame seeds
Almonds
Canned salmon with bones
Sardines with bones
Tofu
Muffin
Bread
Broccoli
Orange
Banana
Lettuce
Figs
Beans (kidney, navy, pinto, garbanzo)
if you want read this site for more niformation:
http://www.bluehillsmedical.com/sources_of_calcium.htm
2006-08-10 10:01:03 · answer #10 · answered by Rachel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋