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Armon Posts: 20 Joined: 2005/08/27	2005/10/10, 09:13 PM anybody here eat spinach and is it good for bodybuilding?
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/10/11, 04:31 PM Googled spinach: Why Eat It Although it will not produce the magical effects that Popeye enjoyed, spinach is most definitely good for you. It is exceptionally rich in carotenoids, including beta-carotene and lutein, and also contains quercetin, a phytochemical with antioxidant properties. Spinach is rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly folate (folic acid), vitamin K, magnesium, and manganese; it also contains more protein than most vegetables. (Although the protein is incomplete--spinach and other leafy green vegetables are low in the amino acid methionine--it is complemented by the protein in rice and other grains.) Raw spinach is a healthy addition to salads, but to get the full benefit from this leafy green, eat it cooked at least some of the time. Cooking makes the antioxidant carotenoids responsible for much of spinach's nutritional potency easier for the body to absorb. --I like to fry some up in the morning and have it with eggs. I also eat a fair amount of it raw in salads. -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
michelle9510 Posts: 172 Joined: 2005/07/14	2005/10/12, 07:19 PM I believe it is also high in fiber too.