There are numerous spinach benefits. Stronger bones, healthier hair, and improved blood sugar are just a few. So, eat spinach often!
It’s important to eat a variety of vegetables on any diet. I’ve been following a low carb diet so I look for vegetables that are the lowest in carbs.
According to this list, spinach is one of the lowest carb vegetables. But, is it high in nutritional value? Let’s look at some of the spinach benefits.
Dark leafy green vegetables like spinach are promoted for their many health benefits. A cup (30 grams) of spinach has 7 calories, 1.1g carb, 0.7g fiber, 0.9g protein, 167mg potassium, 24mg sodium, 56% RDA vitamin A, 14% RDA vitamin C, 5% RDA iron, and 3% RDA calcium.
Spinach Benefits
There are many spinach benefits so you’ll want this tasty low carb vegetable to be a regular in your diet. Let’s take a look at a few of health benefits you get from eating spinach.
Bone Health
Due to it’s high content of vitamin K and magnesium, spinach is often recommended for bone health. A cup of spinach also has a whopping 987% RDA of vitamin k and 39% RDA magnesium. It’s been shown that low levels of vitamin K can lead to bone fractures as stated here. It’s also been shown that adequate magnesium can help prevent osteoporosis as concluded in this study.
Healthy Skin and Hair
There’s a good amount of vitamin A in spinach. This nutrient is essential for sebum production in your hair. Sebum keeps your hair moisturized so vitamin A helps keep your hair shiny! The vitamin C in spinach is important for collagen production and maintenance. Collagen is provides structure to both hair and skin!
Blood Sugar
Spinach contains alpha-lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant shown to lower glucose levels and increase insulin sensitivity. This study even showed that alpha-lipoic acid decreased neuropathic symptoms (numbness in hands and feet) in diabetic patients.
Other Spinach Benefits
Some of the other spinach benefits include cancer prevention, asthma prevention, lowering blood pressure, improved heart health, and healthier eyes. It’s also a good source of vitamin B9.
So go grab yourself some of this amazing low carb vegetable. Need some inspiring ways to consume spinach? Here’s a collection of 59 scrumptious spinach recipes!
Spinach Low Carb Recipes
Bacon Dijon Spinach Salad with Cheddar Crisps at Wholesome Yum
Spinach Strawberry Salad at Veggie Balance
Low-Carb Spinach Salad with Bacon and Feta at Kalyns Kitchen
Spinach Strawberry Salad with Vinaigrette at Low Carb Yum
Gomae (Japanese Spinach Salad) at Salu-Salo Recipes
Strawberry, Spinach and Avocado Salad (Vegan) at Low Carb So Simple
Balsamic Strawberry and Spinach Salad at Nourish Everyday
Spinach Artichoke Low Carb Pizza at Its Cheat Day Everyday
Low Carb Spinach Pizza Crust Recipe at A Forks Tale
Spinach Tomato Meatza Pizza at Low Carb Yum
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Portobello at Low Carb Yum
Mashed Cauliflower with Spinach at Low Carb Yum
Spinach Souffle Stuffed Mushrooms at What A Girl Eats
Green Vegetable Smoothie Bowl (No Fruit) at Nourish Everyday
Warm Cheesy Spinach Dip with Bacon at Its Yummi
Homemade Spinach and Artichoke Dip without Mayo at The Rising Spoon
Warm Spinach Cheese Dip at Low Carb Yum
Spinach Egg Miracle Noodle Soup at Low Carb Yum
La Stracciatella Soup (Italian Egg Drop Soup) at Living Sweet Moments
Alkalizing Green Soup at James Beard Foundation
Spinach Avocado Soup with Salsa Verde at Turnip The Oven
Palak Paneer (Indian Spinach with Cheese) at Taras Multicultural Table
Palak Paneer Curry Recipe at Priya Kitchenette
Saag Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese and Grens Curry) at Happy and Harried
Slow Cooker Malaysian Beef Curry at Ditch The Carbs
Healthy Egg Muffin Cups at Show Me The Yummy
Spinach Pepper Jack Egg Muffins at Wholesome Yum
Easy Spinach & Mushroom Omelet Muffins at All Day I Dream About Food
Baked Eggs in Spinach at Bunsen Burner Bakery
Spinach Fontina Veggie Omelette at My Wife Can Cook
Persian Spinach and Eggs Nargesi at Unicorns In The Kitchen
Eggstreme Satisfaction: Spinach & Scallion Shakshuka at Spice In The City
Spinach, Cauliflower Rice And Ham Casserole at Low Carb Yum
Bacon, Spinach and Feta Breakfast Scramble at Peace Love and Low Carb
Low Carb Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Meatloaf at Sugar Free Mom
Spinach, Feta Bacon Burgers at Peace Love and Low Carb
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts at Basil and Bubbly
Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts at Love and Cilantro
Spinach Artichoke Chicken at Simple Seasonal
Chicken with Spinach and Tomato at Low Carb Yum
No Noodle Spinach Meat Lasagna at Low Carb Yum
Spinach Carbonara at Ditch The Carbs
Pumpkin Lasagna with Spinach at Low Carb Yum
Crustless Spinach Quiche at Living Sweet Moments
Spinach Mushroom Cheese Quiche at Low Carb Yum
Spinach Artichoke Portabella Quiches at All Day I Dream About Food
Simple Easy Crustless Spinach Quiche at She Loves Biscotti
Crustless Spinach Cheese Pie Low Carb Yum
Spinach and Feta Pie Ditch The Carbs
Crustless Mushroom Spinach Pie at Sugar Free Mom
Spiralized Zucchini Casserole with Spinach And Artichokes at Food Faith Fitness
Tuna Spinach Casserole at Low Carb Yum
Vegan Shiitake, Red Pepper and Spinach Stir Fry at Avocado Pesto
One Pot Steamed Garlic and Herb Scallops with Veggies at Cotter Crunch
Mediterranean Shrimp Over Spinach at Kalyns Kitchen
Creamy Avocado & Spinach Zoodles at Recipe This
Steakhouse Style Creamed Spinach at Its Yummi
Cheesy Creamed Spinach at Low Carb Yum
Cheesy Garlic Creamed Spinach at Peace Love and Low Carb
