The levels of obesity are taking a dangerous turn in the West especially in the United States and the UK. The World Health Organization (WHO) seeks to control this epidemic through a sense of collective responsibility by administering the nutritional levels through government anti-obesity policies.
About 14 million children in the United States today are reported to be obese. WHO further claims that this figure accounts for about 24% of the total population of children aged between 2 to 17 years in the United States. Therefore, the American youth are open to innumerable health complexities like type 2 diabetes that cannot be referred to as an initial marker for adult diabetes.
How does spinach fight obesity?
Experts claim that spinach is a safe and natural way to tackle obesity. Spinach in the form of raw leaves in a salad or sandwich dressing is considered to be rich in iron, calcium, vitamins and is also low in calories. In addition, spinach is also a good source of proteins and fiber or roughage.
Swedish researchers have confirmed that the tiny membrane in greens like those in spinach leaves is a rich source of minerals, fats and proteins. These tiny membranes called tylakoids seem to check the digestion of fat. The fat consumed therefore remains in the intestinal tract for long till it sets off signs of being enough. Hence spinach disables fats thereby helping to tackle obesity.
How can you include spinach in your diet?
Spinach can be eaten in the following innovative ways to tackle obesity:
- Replace lettuce leaves in your salad dressings with spinach to fight obesity
- Mushrooms stuffed with spinach is also a delicate and healthy dish to tackle obesity
- Spinach cheese bake is yet another way to fight obesity
- Dip celery or carrot sticks in a spinach mixture containing onions, drained chestnuts, less fatty mayonnaise and cream
- Mix 6 oz of spinach juice with 10 oz of carrot juice and drink 1-2 pints daily
Obesity is becoming a staggering problem for the western world. Researchers emphasize that physical activity and diet are two effective ways to tackle obesity at your own personal level.
