SPINACH – the “broom” of the STOMACH and COLON

Spinach is one of the most useful vegetables that appear with the arrival of spring. 

This superfood contains numerous nutrients that help maintain the health of the digestive system and cleanse the entire body, especially the digestive tract (oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines).

It is used not only in cooking, but also in medicine and cosmetics.

In addition, he is able to cope with nervous disorders, treat insomnia, relieve stress and fatigue. 

On top of that, spinach is easy to grow, growing in any conditions. 

A few things must be observed. More sun, less fertilizer and moderate watering. 

If it is grown properly, several harvests are collected from it during the year. 

Garden spinach is an excellent food for people of all ages.

Greenery is a dietary product. It is especially useful for people who suffer from diabetes, diseases of the nervous system, anemia, gastritis, enterocolitis and exhaustion.

The leafy vegetable acts as a diuretic, has a laxative and anti-inflammatory effect. 

Strengthens the nervous system, improves brain function. Improves reproductive activity. 

The vegetable gives a feeling of satiety for a long time. 

Antioxidants, vitamins C and A, beta-carotene and lutein are preserved even in frozen spinach. 

Spinach also contains magnesium, potassium, manganese, zinc, copper, folic acid. 

All these substances are necessary for the growth and development of tissues, to strengthen hair and teeth. 

People often call spinach a broom for the intestines, because it removes harmful substances from this organ that accumulate in it. 

Also useful for pregnant women, because of its high folate content.

In general, foods rich in chlorophyll – greens – help cleanse the digestive tract, colon and liver. 

This category includes spinach, green olives, cabbage, leeks and peas.

Chlorophyll adheres to the lining of the intestinal wall and removes putrefactive bacteria from the colon while helping to heal the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.

Spinach also acts as a bile and pancreatic secretion stimulant, thereby speeding up the digestive process. 

Thanks to this effect, spinach prevents nausea and some digestive disorders that can cause diarrhea. 

Eating raw spinach helps regulate peristalsis and prevents constipation. 

Some sources claim that large quantities of spinach juice can cure even the most stubborn constipation.

Recent studies have shown that spinach leaves contain complex compounds that increase the secretion of mucus, a substance that protects the stomach from harmful substances released by hydrochloric acid. This reduces the risk of stomach ulcers.

In addition to its detoxifying and purifying effects, spinach significantly reduces appetite.