I've been eating tonnes. PS. does it give you wind?
2007-03-13 01:46:31 · 10 answers · asked by Fairy Dust :*:*: 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Excellent source of iron. And too much roughage will give anyone wind. Try adding broccoli and garbanzo beans to a spinach salad. Go hang out in a crowd. Disperses people faster than tear gas!
2007-03-13 01:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all know that Popeye made himself super strong by eating spinach, but you may be surprised to learn that he may also have been protecting himself against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, arthritis, and other diseases at the same time.
Each time food, liquid, or even saliva is swallowed, a small amount of air is carried to the stomach. In the stomach, food is churned into small fragments and then emptied into the small intestine. How quickly the stomach empties varies, but generally it takes place within 1 to 2 hours. The small intestine gently contracts, moving these liquid food fragments downstream. That is where the food's nutrition -- calories, minerals, and vitamins -- are absorbed. The indigestible liquid waste then reaches the large colon (bowel). Here, much of the water from the liquid fragments is reabsorbed. That is how the stool is formed.
Various functions along the path of digestion can contribute to the production of gas. Following simple diet and lifestyle changes can help to reduce gastrointestinal gas and relieve symptoms.
2007-03-13 09:10:20 · answer #2 · answered by bwlobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Key benefits of spinach:
Spinach contains high levels of potassium and folate.
Spinach may reduce the risk of cancer, helps to avoid and relieve anaemia and may protect against eye degeneration and heart disease. It is not as rich in iron as was previously thought – the result of a printing error.
How much spinach should you eat?
Spinach is low in calories, but is high in oxalates. Therefore it shouldn't be eaten more than twice a week.
It is a good idea for pregnant women to eat spinach in the first three months of pregnancy for its folic acid content.
Maximising the benefits of spinach:
Spinach retains much of its minerals and vitamins when it is steamed rather than boiled.
Nutritional values of spinach Per 100g raw :
Calories 25
Calcium 170mg
Carotenes 3,535mcg
Fibre 2,1g
Folate 150mcg
Iron 2,1mg
Potassium 500mg
Vitamin C 26mg
Vitamin E 1,7mg
2007-03-13 09:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by D. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good for you but wash it. (they use some nasty pesticides on leafy vegies)
Contains loads of vitamins and minerals and lots of other things besides.
The fibre helps prevent many nasty ailments
Not wise to eat tonnes of anything. Better go for a balance.
2007-03-13 09:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All dark leafy greens are good for you. They have lots of iron and Vitamin C. Grate a little nutmeg on your spinach for that something extra ;o)
2007-03-13 08:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by Tom ツ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps keepthe iron in your blood system. It's also good to take an iron supplement. If you have low iron. Also known as anemia.
2007-03-13 09:14:02 · answer #6 · answered by Cynthia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has lots of iron
2007-03-13 08:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gives you lots of muscle so you can beat up bruno and save olive oyl.
2007-03-13 08:49:50 · answer #8 · answered by Some Lady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for women, it's chalked full of iron! and, i don't know about wind but it does change the color of your poop..................
2007-03-13 08:59:02 · answer #9 · answered by janjangirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's healthy for you (honestly speakiing...It's gross)
2007-03-13 08:53:33 · answer #10 · answered by Dia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋