Devin Spinach was introduced to China from Persia around the 7th century and is now cultivated in various places. It is a green leafy vegetable that is supplied to the market all year round.
Spinach can be divided into two types: pointed leaves and round leaves according to leaf shape. Spinach in autumn and winter is mostly of pointed-leaf type, while spinach in spring and summer is mostly of round-leaf type.
In ancient times, it was praised as the "reddest and greenest parrot" and was a leader in green leafy vegetables. There is a Chinese folk saying that "although spinach and tofu are cheap, they cannot be replaced by delicacies from mountains and seas." The Arabs once listed it as the "King of Vegetables".
It can often be used to make soups, cold dishes, stir-fry alone, stir-fry with meat dishes or serve as a plate.
The best ones are those with dark green color, red roots, no water, no old stems and leaves, no bolting and blooming, and no yellow and rotten leaves.
nutritional value
Spinach contains a large amount of plant crude fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, facilitate defecation, and can promote pancreatic secretion and aid digestion.
2. The carotene contained in spinach is converted into vitamin A in the human body, which can maintain normal vision and the maintenance of epithelial cells. healthy , increase the ability to prevent infectious diseases and promote children's growth and development.
Spinach is rich in carotene, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus and a certain amount of iron, vitamin E and other beneficial ingredients, which can supply the human body with a variety of nutrients.
The trace elements contained in spinach can promote human metabolism and improve health. Eating a lot of spinach can reduce the risk of stroke.
Spinach extract has the effect of promoting the proliferation of cultured cells, anti-aging and enhancing youthful vitality.
Applicable people
It can be consumed by the general population.
1. Spinach becomes soft and easy to digest after cooking, and is especially suitable for the elderly, young, sick and weak. Computer workers and people who love beauty should also eat spinach regularly.
2. People with diabetes (especially type 2 diabetes) often eat spinach to help stabilize blood sugar.
3. At the same time, spinach is also suitable for high blood pressure and constipate、anemia , scurvy patients, skin Rough people, allergic people.
4. Not suitable for patients with nephritis and kidney stones. Spinach has a high oxalic acid content, so you should not eat too much at one time.
5. In addition, those with spleen deficiency and loose stools should not eat too much.
Edible effect
1. Spinach is sweet in taste and cool in nature, and enters the large intestine and stomach meridian.
2. It can nourish blood and stop bleeding, benefit the five internal organs, clear the intestines and stomach, regulate qi, activate blood vessels, quench thirst and moisturize the intestines, astringe yin and moisturize dryness, nourish yin and calm the liver, and aid digestion.
3. Mainly used to treat high blood pressure, headache, dizziness, wind-fire red eyes, diabetes, constipation, indigestion, bruises, epistaxis, hematochezia, scurvy, and astringent stools.
4. Recently used to treat anemia.
The benefits and functions of spinach
High blood pressure, headache, dizziness, wind-fire red eyes, diabetes, constipation
How to choose spinach
The color is dark green, the roots are red, do not touch water, the stems and leaves are not old, there is no bolting and flowering, and no yellow and rotten leaves are preferred.
When choosing spinach, the leaves should be thick, well-stretched, wide in leaf surface, and short in petiole. If there is discoloration on the leaves, they should be removed.
Spinach preparation tips
1. Spinach can be stir-fried, mixed, roasted, made into soups and used as ingredients, such as "ginger spinach", "sesame spinach", "dried spinach", etc.
2. Many people like to eat spinach. Spinach contains oxalic acid, especially in round-leaf varieties, which affects the body's absorption of calcium. Therefore, when eating this kind of spinach, you should boil it first to remove the vegetable water to reduce the oxalic acid content.
3. Raw spinach should not be cooked with tofu as it may hinder digestion and affect the efficacy. Blanch it in boiling water and then cook it with tofu.
How to preserve spinach
In 2 days, the main root will be developed, the fleshy root will be red, sweet and edible. It is often used to make soup, cold salad, stir-fry alone, stir-fry with meat dishes or serve as a plate. Spinach can be harvested all year round. Usually, spinach sown in autumn and harvested in cold winter is more delicious. The colder the weather, the sweeter the vegetables. Wrap it in wet paper and put it in a plastic bag or wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. Generally, eating it within 2 days can ensure the freshness of the spinach.
