Spinach With Flower /Palak Saak

4. Spinach (Palak Saak)

About

It is a green, leafy vegetable that is cheap and affordable for everyone. It is a rich source of minerals, vitamins, pigments, and phytonutrients. All of these together make spinach very beneficial for a number of vital processes.

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Nutritions

The various health benefits of spinach are due to the presence of minerals, vitamins, pigments, and phytonutrients,  including  potassium,  manganese,  zinc, magnesium, iron, and calcium. Spinach is a highly nutritious vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, K & C, iron, calcium and antioxidant. It is low in calorie and is high in oxalic acid. Minerals such as potassium, phosphorous and zinc are also present. It helps battle arthritis, heart diseases and certain types of cancer such as "colon" and "prostate" cancer. Its characteristic property is the presence of "oxalic acid" which helps regulate the body's absorption of minerals such as iron and calcium. Being low in calories, it is ideal for "weight-watchers" as a low-fat nutrient rich meal.

Uses

Spinach is often used to make curries, sabjis and can be consumed raw in salads, boiled, baked and pressure-cooked. Spinach is juiced to make a refreshing drink. It makes a great addition to salads, soups and sandwiches.