14Plant Compounds
In addition to many minerals and vitamins, spinach contains a lot of essential plant components for the body. These include:
– Nitrates: Those substances would improve heart health and prevent heart disease
– Lutein: The compound is associated with improved eyesight
– Zeaxanthin: This element can also improve your eye health
– Quercetin: This is an antioxidant which would prevent inflammation and infection
– Kaempferol: It is also a type of antioxidant that might reduce the risks of chronic disease and cancer [14]
