Spinacia Oleracea

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Spinacia Oleracea

Spinach (Spinacia Oleracea) Or Palak Is A Leafy Green Flowering Plant Native To Central And Western Asia And Is Related To Beets And Quinoa. It Is Of The Order Caryophyllales, Family Amaranthaceae, And Subfamily Chenopodioideae. Its Leaves Are A Common Edible Vegetable High In Nutrients And Antioxidants Consumed Either Fresh, Or After Storage Using Preservation Techniques By Canning, Freezing, Or Dehydration. It May Be Eaten Cooked Or Raw, And The Taste Differs Considerably; The High Oxalate Content May Be Reduced By Steaming. Spinach Is A Member Of The Amaranth Family. Spinach Is High In Vitamins A, C, And K, As Well As Minerals Like Iron And Calcium Benefit Skin, Hair, And Bone Health. It Is Also Low In Calories And Carbohydrates, And High In Dietary Fiber. The Possible Health Benefits Of Consuming Spinach Include Improving Blood Glucose Control In People With Diabetes, Lowering The Risk Of Cancer, And Improving Bone Health. Spinach Leaves Contain Oxalates, Which Can Lead To Kidney Stones If Consumed In Excess Over Time. Steaming Or Boiling Spinach Can Reduce The Oxalate Levels. This Photo Was Taken At Nabin Nagar, West Bengal, India On 30/11/2023. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)


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