When you eat cooked spinach, important carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin become more absorbable. These are some of its loaded benefits:Spinach contains lutein and zeaxanthin which fights and protects against cataract. Consuming spinach, which contains lutein, prevents the clogging of arteries. It contains Iron, vitamins C, B, and E, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids. On the downside, spinach contains oxalates, purine, and goitrogen.

Source: The Guardian January 20, 2018 14:03 UTC