Top 10 Superfood Spinach, 3 Reasons Why It's Good for Blood Sugar Management,
Jan 16, 2025
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Sumcho, Pohangcho, and Namhaecho, which are mainly harvested in winter, have shorter leaves and thicker roots than ordinary spinach. It is characterized by a crisp and sweet taste.
Spinach is proudly listed as one of the world's top 10 superfoods selected by the World Health Organization (WHO).
It contains a large amount of vitamin A, vitamin K, and calcium, which helps eye and bone health, and the abundant potassium promotes the excretion of sodium to suppress the rise in blood pressure. In addition, various antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E are known to prevent inflammation and aging of the body.
In particular, spinach is good for blood sugar management.
First of all, abundant dietary fiber helps slow the digestion process and prevent a sharp rise in blood sugar.
In addition, a lack of magnesium can increase insulin resistance, and magnesium in spinach helps insulin work and plays an important role in blood sugar control.
In addition, 'alpha liposan', a powerful antioxidant in spinach, is also known to increase insulin sensitivity, lower blood sugar levels, and be effective in preventing neuropathy in diabetic patients.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
