Question: Spinach is a rich source of:
Options:
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Iron
All of the above
🍅 Fruits and Vegetables:
→ Fruits and vegetables are some of the simplest ways you can tweak your diet to make up your nutrient requirements.
→ One of the most significant benefits of vegetable fruits is that they can boost the immune system.
🌱 Spinach:
→ Spinach is 91% water, 4% carbohydrates, 3% protein, and contains negligible fat.
→ It has a high nutritional value, especially when fresh, frozen, steamed, or quickly boiled.
→ Spinach is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, iron, and folate.
→ Spinach is a good source of the B vitamins riboflavin and vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, and dietary fiber.
→ Although spinach is touted as being high in iron and calcium content and is often served and consumed in its raw form,
→ Raw spinach contains high levels of oxalates, which block absorption of calcium and iron in the stomach and small intestine.