5 surprising uses of water spinach

A bunch of fresh, green, crispy, sweet water spinach for a simple meal contains a "tonic" that is no less beneficial than expensive lingzhi or Korean ginseng...

1. A bunch of vegetables = an iron pill

Although dark green, water spinach stems contain a lot of iron, especially in the dark leaves. Water spinach leaves have been proven to provide iron naturally but extremely fully for the body. For pregnant women and children in the weaning age, water spinach is even more nutritious than iron pills because they help the body synthesize this substance most effectively.

Stir-fried water spinach is a rustic, familiar dish in the daily meals of Vietnamese people.

2. Miracle for the skin

Cheap, popular, easy to find... but water spinach is better than dozens of million-dollar cosmetics that women love to use. Water spinach contains extremely strong antioxidant compounds, helping to prevent dangerous free radicals, which are the agents that cause skin aging. Water spinach limits wrinkles, the effects of ultraviolet rays on the skin, sunburn... For inflammatory diseases such as acne, eczema... you can apply the folk method of using boiled water spinach to bathe and wash itchy spots and will immediately see surprising results.

3. "Defeat" cancer and cardiovascular disease

Research has shown that water spinach contains up to 13 different types of antioxidants that can limit the environment and destroy cancer cells. Water spinach also contains vitamins A, C, beta-carotene... which are responsible for boosting the immune system and preventing free radicals in the body. Folate in water spinach helps break down a potentially dangerous chemical called homocysteine, which at high levels can lead to heart attacks or strokes. Magnesium in water spinach helps lower blood pressure and prevent heart disease.

4. Nourish sparkling eyes

Bright, soulful eyes always make the overall face more elegant than ever. Don't forget to take care of your "windows to the soul" with a cheap "tonic" called water spinach. Water spinach has high levels of carotenoids, vitamin A and lutein. These nutrients are essential for eye health. It also increases glutathione levels, which play an important role in preventing cataracts.

5. “Savior” for “plump” girls

Through research, it is found that water spinach is more fiber-rich than any other vegetable due to its special structure. The stems and leaves of water spinach will provide the necessary amount of fiber for the body, helping a lot in the process of losing weight and keeping in shape for women. The fiber in water spinach helps support digestion, limiting the absorption of harmful fats. In particular, many studies have shown that eating water spinach regularly helps prevent diabetes, and is also used in the treatment of diabetes in pregnant women.

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