Vegetables and Fruits For your Good Health >> Spinach

Spinach or palak is rich in iron, Vitamin A, B and C. it purifies the blood and adds roughage to the diet. It improves eyesight, increases body resistance and enhances the level of haemoglobin. It regulates the bowels and removes impurities from the stomach and intestines.

It keeps the teeth strong, clean and shiny. Palak is good for patients of diabetes, hypertension, depression and anaemia.

Saag made from palak is highly nutritious and healthy. It is good for the skin and the eyes.

• Add spinach while cooking rice pulao. While reducing the fat content in the rice, it adds nutritive value to the dish.
  
• Don't throw away spinach water strained from the leaves. It can be used to rinse hair to give it shine and extra bounce.
  
• Clean and thoroughly wash four bunches of palak leaves. Mix in a blender. Take about 250 gm of mushroom and chop them finely. Make a tadka of fried onions, garlic, jeera, salt and other masalas. Add the crushed palak and mushrooms and cook for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for about 10 minutes.