Spinach Can Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risks
September 20, 2007 by ruth
Filed under Food & Nutrition
Here’s something from John La Puma, the ChefMD: Spinach has more folic acid than iron, and its flavonoids can help lower ovarian cancer risk.
A recent study indicates eating more spinach may lower ovarian cancer risk. The flavonoid kaempferol found in spinach and some cabbages is associated with a 40 percent reduced risk of ovarian cancer. The study was led by Margaret Gates from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston.
Looking for ways to incorporate more spinach into your meals? Check out these spinach recipes here, here and here! You’ll be amazed to see how versatile Popeye’s favorite veggie is!
You are absolutely right.Even I have read the same facts in many health articles.
Is it a myth or have you heard not to eat spinach when someone has a broken bone?
In reply to Tonya’s question, “Is it a myth or have you heard not to eat spinach when someone has a broken bone?” I have read that somewhere and am presently trying to locate a source to substantiate the claim that eating spinach slows bone fracture repair.