The health benefits of including spinach in your diet

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Spinach is rich in various vitamins and minerals, especially antioxidants which are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and potential to protect against diseases. Some antioxidants


in spinach include kaempferol, quercetin, myricetin, and isorhamnetin – also known as flavonoids. According to the Department of Agriculture, flavonoids are compounds that provide protection


against cancer, cardiovascular, and inflammatory diseases. According to the journal of _Food & Function_, the protective effects of spinach can reduce oxidative stress thus positively


influencing gene expression, boosting metabolism, preventing inflammation. Additionally, these compounds trigger satiety hormones that make you feel full for longer. Thus, eating spinach may


help curb chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity. The anti-inflammatory properties of spinach make it an important vegetable for protecting the brain,


especially against ageing. According to research in the journal _Alzheimer's & Dementia_, a significant decrease in the rate of cognitive decline was witnessed among those who


consumed larger amounts of leafy green vegetables. The research also indicated that people eating one to two servings of spinach daily had the same cognitive abilities as those approximately


7.5 years younger than their actual age.