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Spinach is a super vegetable that contains important nutrients for the body. Frozen spinach is said to be healthier. Here are the facts according to the study.
According to Health Line, spinach is known as a superfood with various nutritional contents, such as iron, vitamins C and E, potassium and magnesium. Therefore, spinach can be the right choice for daily intake.
Spinach can be enjoyed in various ways, including raw. In an explanation on Reddit, raw spinach is said to be very good, due to most of its nutrients and antioxidants.
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Spinach is Healthier When Frozen
 benefits of frozen spinach Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto |
Reporting from Gloucestershire Live (30/11), it was stated that spinach is much better stored frozen than fresh. Especially if prepared in salad form, spinach will provide magnesium, folate, vitamin A, beta carotene and zeaxanthin.
The freezing process of spinach helps maintain its nutritional content. Frozen spinach is known to have a nutritional score of 64 compared to fresh spinach which only reaches 59. Therefore frozen spinach is better than fresh spinach, according to the BBC.
Benefits of frozen spinach
According to the Surrey Live report, spinach also contains lots of vitamin K which is important for maintaining healthy bones and blood clotting. Vitamin A in spinach can also support eye and immune health.
Apart from that, the iron content in spinach is very important for the production of red blood cells. Then, there is magnesium which can function in improving muscles and nerves. As well as calcium which is important for bone health.
The reason why frozen spinach is healthier lies in nutrient retention. Spinach should be frozen quickly after harvest to maintain its nutrients. Another study found that fresh spinach can lose 75 percent of its vitamin C in a week.
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