Question 1

is spinach healthy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A great source of needed vitamins.

Question 2

what are the health benefits of spinach?

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Spinach contains: antioxidants as well as vitamins A, B2, C &amp; K, &amp; magnesium, manganese, folate, (folic acid) iron, calcium &amp; potassium.

Question 3

what are the health benefits to eating spinach?

Accepted Answer

Lots of good stuffs: Fresh spinach is a rich source of vitamin a (and high in lutein), vitamin c,  e, and k, and also magnesium, manganese, folate, betaine, iron, vitamin b2, calcium, potassium, vitamin b6, folic acid, copper, protein, phosphorus, zinc, niacin, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. Just a medical trivia: vitamin B9 was first isolated from spinach in 1941. Live well, kalatrazh! good luck.

Question 4

just one more food question - is several slices of tomatoe, half can of tuna, handful spinach leaf, few onions, 1 avacodo healthy lunch for 18 y/o male?

Accepted Answer

Concerned Mother: I thank you for your caring for healthy lunch for your son.
This seems good lunch.
All meals and calories needed each day  are important. 
Please note the following'
calories needed each day for 14-18 year old male:
not active	2000-2400 calories	
somewhat active	2400-2800 calories
very active	2800-3200 calories.
Please see a nutritionist for caloric intake required.

Question 5

was my dinner healthy? it was spinach leaves, 1 boiled egg, prolly about a cup of lima beans, 
some light italian dressing. i am an 18 year old male.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sounds great. A diet rich in vegetables and legumes (beans, peas and peanuts) is typically a very healthy way to eat.

Question 6

is 1 avacodo, handful almonds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, spinach leaves, tomatoe and onion a healthy lunch?

Accepted Answer

May or may not be..: It depends on your body weight and activity level. If you are trying to lose weight, then you are ok with this type of eating for lunch. If you weight is normal or low, then you need to add some starch/carbs to this menu. But what you are eating for lunch is very healthy! so keep it up!

Question 7

read about the dangers of oxalates.my "healthy" diet appears to be very high in them(spinach smoothies,beans,almonds, etc)yikes!should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: This article addresses your concern: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/oxalate-good-or-bad#section1

If you are pregnant and consuming calcium and do not have a history of kidney stones, you are probably fine.

Question 8

i am trying to eat healthier to improve my bad health. for breakfast, i eat black beans, avacodo and spinach leaves. for lunch, i eat blackbean, onion, garlic, almonds, spinach and brocolli. is it fine?

Accepted Answer

Good for you: Good start.
Dinner: grilled chicken breast and tossed salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing. Some people would substitute tofu for the chicken.
Losing weight may help your blood pressure as well.
Be sure to start getting some exercise.

Question 9

my wife eats one meal a day that includes one bag of spinach, a bowl of fat free sugar free pudding and grapes. is this healthy?  she's not dieting.

Accepted Answer

Hi fiber & hi carbs: If her daily diet has as little variation as you describe, then no she is not eating a balanced healthy diet.  While she is getting a considerable amount of fiber, she is eating little protein or fat. Please explore with her the reasons for her self-imposed dietary restriction/ choices then suggest she may benefit from nutritionist counseling to best achieve her longterm dietary requirements.

Question 10

one jalapeo, minced garlic, couple slices tomatoe, one 3-4 oz chicken breast, huge handful spinach leaves, 1 avacodo healthy lunch for 18 y/o male?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Very healthy lunch. If you want to you can incorporate healthy grains or whole grain bread for carbohydrates.

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Was my dinner healthy? it was spinach leaves, 1 boiled egg, prolly about a cup of lima beans, some light italian dressing. i am an 18 year old male.

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Is 1 avacodo, handful almonds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, spinach leaves, tomatoe and onion a healthy lunch?

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Read about the dangers of oxalates.my "healthy" diet appears to be very high in them(spinach smoothies,beans,almonds, etc)yikes!should i be concerned?

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I am trying to eat healthier to improve my bad health. for breakfast, i eat black beans, avacodo and spinach leaves. for lunch, i eat blackbean, onion, garlic, almonds, spinach and brocolli. is it fine?

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My wife eats one meal a day that includes one bag of spinach, a bowl of fat free sugar free pudding and grapes. is this healthy? she's not dieting.

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One jalapeo, minced garlic, couple slices tomatoe, one 3-4 oz chicken breast, huge handful spinach leaves, 1 avacodo healthy lunch for 18 y/o male?

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