Vol. 11, Special Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
Chokkara Sri Lasya

Abstract:
Natural plants and herbs are the natural medications practiced for centuries worldwide. Fruits and vegetables are rich source of vitamins and minerals that help strengthen the human immune system which in return and responsible for fighting against diseases. Such a plant with Vitamin and mineral rich vegetable, widely grown and consumed is spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.). Spinach is most widely used as food, consumed in various forms and with different combinations with different foods. Spinach is not only rich in vitamins and minerals content, they are also rich in phytochemicals, bioactive compounds and flavonoids. Spinaches bioactive compounds work against anti-cancer, anti-obesity, hypoglycemic, cancer, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Even though with such great benefits from spinach, the consumption of spinach worldwide is comparatively low. This review provides an overview on functional properties of spinach.