Creation of Red Blood Cells, Relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Prevent bleeding gums, Prevents formation of cancerous cells, Helps anchor calcium, Beneficial for Pregnant women, Beneficial for weight loss, Perfect skin care regime, Macro nutrients, Dietary fiber, Osteoporosis, Acidosis, Lowers blood pressure, Prevents arterial disorders, Heart attacks and strokes, Anemia, Cancer, Eye health, Treats acne , Anti-ageing treatment, Protection from tan, Aids in digestion, Complexion benefits, Healthy bones and teeth, Relaxes body, Healthy hair
The juice which is made by blending the spinach leaves in the food processor is called spinach juice. It possess Vitamin C and A, potassium, manganese and iron. Vitamin A and potassium enhances the strong blood clotting and healthy vision. Manganese maintains the level of blood sugar and iron eliminates fatigue which is caused due to low level of oxygen in the blood. It purifies the blood and maintains the healthy cells which eliminate the cancer. It also prevents the mouth diseases such as gum inflammation or pyorrhea, bleeding and gum diseases. It also treats skin, stomach, colo-rectal and breast cancer. It also prevents the sun damage and minimizes wrinkles. Spinach juice enhances the hair growth and also alleviates hair loss. It enhances the digestion tract, oral health and proper balance in the blood.
Health Benefits of Spinach juice
Spinach is rich in vitamins and nutrients such as magnesium, carotene, potassium and folic acid. It should be consumed raw because by cooking it loses a lot of nutrients. The benefits of daily intake of spinach juice are:
1. Creation of Red Blood Cells
Spinach juice is rich in nutrients which assist to create the red blood cells in the body. It is an excellent body builder.
2. Relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinach juice possesses high alkalinity which provides relief from rheumatoid arthritis. Spinach also cleanses the tissues and maintains the levels of blood alkalinity.
3. Prevent bleeding gums
Spinach juice is rich in Vitamin C which prevents the gum bleeding. Spinach juice cures the oral and dental problems.
4. Prevents formation of cancerous cells
Spinach juice possesses lution, flavonoids and chlorophyll which alleviate the formation of cancerous cells in the body. It also prevents the various types of cancers.
5. Helps anchor calcium
Vitamin K in spinach juice prevents osteoporosis in the body. The presence of calcium enhances the stronger and healthier bones in the body. It also lowers high blood pressure.
6. Beneficial for Pregnant women
It provides various nutrients which are required for the development of fetus. It also enhances the amount and quality of milk in nursing mother’s body.
7. Beneficial for weight loss
Due to the presence of low fat and calories, it is very effective in reducing weight. Fiber in spinach leaves maintains low blood sugar, prevents constipation and also aids digestion.
8. Perfect skin care regime
It possess huge amount of antioxidants which keeps the skin well hydrated as well as supple. It counteracts the aging effects on the skin. A spinach juice enhances the glowing and healthy skin. It provides the clear and radiant skin.
9. Macro nutrients
28 calories could be obtained from a cup of fresh spinach juice. It is also low in fat. 3.5 grams of protein is obtained from one serving which is important for the growth and maintenance of muscles.
10. Dietary fiber
The recommended daily intake of dietary fiber for the adult men is 38 grams and adult women are 25 grams. The presence of fiber in spinach juice keeps the body full for long time which reduces the chances of overeating. It also cures the digestive problems such as constipation. Fiber helps to clean the waste from the digestive system. It prevents the stomach ulcers, constipation and colitis.
11. Osteoporosis
Vitamin K strengthens the bones by preventing osteoporosis. Tooth decay, varicose veins, dementia and arterial calcification is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin K.
12. Acidosis
Acidosis is caused when the kidneys and lungs does not function properly. Spinach juice helps to balance the pH levels.
13. Lowers blood pressure
It lowers the high blood pressure level by preventing the effect of excessive consumption of sodium with the high potassium and magnesium content. The presence of magnesium eliminates the cardiovascular disease.
14. Prevents arterial disorders
The presence of Vitamin K thins out the blood and eliminates arterial disorders and blood clotting. It prevents bruising, abnormal bleeding and slow healing of minor abrasions or cuts. Vitamin E also promotes the calcium absorption.
15. Heart attacks and strokes
Spinach juice possesses folate which prevents the buildup of high homocysteine levels which is a cause of heart disease.
16. Anemia
Spinach activates as well as regenerates the red blood cells and supplies the fresh oxygen to the body.
17. Cancer
The presence of chlorophyll eliminates stomach, skin, cervical, prostate and breast cancers. The alpha lipoic acid and powerful antioxidants glutathione found in spinach juice protective against free radicals which causes cancer.
18. Eye health
Spinach juice possesses vitamin A which treats the eye problems such as age related macular degeneration, cataracts and night blindness. The presence of zeaxanthin and lutein in spinach juice prevents AMD.
19. Treats acne
The spinach should be blended and applied to the face. It should be left for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash with water. It helps to remove the dirt and oils from the face by providing the refreshed and clear skin. The acne could be alleviated by drinking spinach juice as well. It could be mixed with cucumber, tomato, carrot and red pepper to prepare a juice.
20. Anti-ageing treatment
Spinach possess huge amount of anti-oxidants which assist in removing the radicals from the skin which are the cause of premature ageing. It also prevents the premature ageing by providing the healthy and rejuvenated skin.
21. Protection from tan
Vitamin B complex in spinach juice prevents and protects the skin from tanning caused due to the sun. The daily intake of spinach juice prevents the skin from tanning.
22. Aids in digestion
It alleviates the digestive problems such as symptoms of hyperacidity and constipation. It forms a protective layer in the stomach lining which eliminates the ulcer formation. It enhances the healthy digestive tract. The spinach juice also cleans the colon.
23. Complexion benefits
Spinach juice possesses folate and vitamin K which provides clear skin by lessening bruises and dark circles. It also cures the dry and itchy skin. The daily intake of spinach enhances the complexion with glowing skin.
Spinach possesses high levels of calcium which helps to maintain the healthy teeth and bones. It also prevents osteoporosis. It also assists the growth of collagen.
25. Relaxes body
The spinach helps the body to relax and become tension free. It provides sound sleep at night with cool mind.
26. Healthy hair
Scalp problems and hair strands could be treated by the spinach juice. It strengthens the hair follicles and roots by providing essential vitamins and minerals. The daily intake of spinach juice assists in hair growth and provides healthy hair with shine.
How to make spinach juices
Ingredients:
25 to 30 spinach (palak) leaves
20 mint sprigs, with the leaves
15 coriander (dhania) sprigs, with the leaves
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. jal jeera powder (optional)
crushed ice to serve
Method:
Blend all the ingredients using little water (if required) till smooth.
Strain the juice using a strainer or a muslin cloth.
Add the lemon juice and jal jeera powder and mix well.
Add some crushed ice in 2 glasses and pour the juice over it. Serve immediately with all spinach juice benefits.
