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Health Benefits of Spinach | Lean, Green Health Machine | Dr. Eilbra Younan

Spinach is a leafy green superfood that is loaded with nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals needed for optimal health!
1 cup of Spinach 4x/week gives you the full benefits of this vegetable!

Vitamins Found in Spinach:
1) Vitamin A(Retinol)- Great for Eye Health
2) Vitamin B6(Pyridoxine)- Great for Brain/Nerve Function, and Boosts Immunity
3)Vitamin B9(Folate)- Great for Digestion, Brain/Nerve Function, Liver/Heart Function, Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails, and prevents serious birth defects in the unborn baby’s brain and spine.
4) Vitamin C(Ascorbic Acid)- Boosts Immunity
5) Vitamin K(Phytonadione)-Helps with Blood Clotting

Minerals Found in Spinach:
1) Iron-Great for Blood formation
2) Calcium-Great for Bone Health
3) Magnesium-Improves Muscle Function
4) Potassium-Lowers Blood Pressure
5) Phosphorus-Improves Bone Health
6) Zinc-Boosts Immunity
7) Selenium-Prevents Cardiovascular Disease, Boosts Immunity

10 Health Benefits of Spinach
1) Aids Digestion
2) Promotes Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
3) Improves Immune Function
4) Encourages Blood Clotting
5) Keeps Body Oxygenated
6) Improves Eye Health- Lowers Risk of Glaucoma
7) Prevents Aging and Improves Cognitive Function (i.e. wards off Alzheimers’ Disease)
8) Reduces Inflammation, and infection
9) Boosts Heart Health
10) Reduces and prevents risk of cancer (i.e. prostate and colon cancer)

**This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Eilbra Younan, and all viewers of this content are advised to consult with their doctors regarding specific health questions, especially those taking prescriptions and/or over-the-counter(OTC) medications before starting this or any nutrition or lifestyle change. This content is for information and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide medical advice or take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal doctor. Neither Dr. Eilbra Younan and/or the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health side-effects/consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content.