4 – Spinach and cancer
Research has shown that diets high in dark green vegetables like spinach are linked to a reduced risk of several types of cancer. One study has shown that higher consumption of spinach to be associated with a lower incidence of breast cancer.[5] Another study found that one of the antioxidants in spinach slowed prostate cancer in animal as well as human prostate cancer cells.[6]
Scientific study has identified no less than 13 different flavonoid compounds known as methylenedioxyflavonol glucuronides found in spinach which function as anticancer agents.
How to cook spinach: The younger spinach leaves can be eaten raw, while the older spinach leaves can be roasted (8-10 minutes), stir fried (1-2 minutes), or steamed (3-4 minutes). Spinach is dramatically reduced when cooked; take this into consideration when cooking spinach.
Health Benefits of Spinach
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