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Myths about spinach

Spinach belongs to the genus of the foxtail family. The leafy vegetable originates from southwest Asia. There are about 50 different varieties of the leafy vegetable. Common names are: real spinach, garden spinach, vegetable spinach or simply short, just spinach. The per capita consumption in 2015 was 13000 g in Germany. Although leafy vegetables are popular, there are some myths and misconceptions about green vegetables. Some of these originate from granny's times when there was no refrigerator, or from mistaken scientists.

Never heat up spinach

Wrong! A recommendation from grandma's times when there was no refrigerator. Leftover spinach has to go in the fridge. Because at room temperature, toxins are formed after a short time, which can cause health problems for us humans. Nevertheless, the spinach should not be warmed up a second time. Remember: The more often a vegetable is warmed up, the less vitamins and nutrients it contains. Spinach should not be kept in the refrigerator for more than two days.

Spinach gives a lot of power and strength because it builds up the muscles

Wrong! Let's think of Popeye, who got enormous powers from spinach. Unfortunately, it was just a mistake. But anyone can prove otherwise. Then man must consume at least one kilogram of the green leafy vegetables per day. Then this myth is true. Well then, bon appétit and strong muscles with lots of power.

Spinach contains particularly high levels of iron

Wrong! Iron is undoubtedly present in green vegetables. Per 100 g fresh spinach can refer to 3.5 milligrams of iron. The allegedly high iron content goes back to an error made in 1890 by the Swiss scientist Gustav von Bunge. This scientist had determined the iron content of 35 milligrams of 100 g of dried spinach. The result was then transferred to 100 g of fresh spinach. But: fresh spinach is enriched with a lot of water. This error spread quickly among the population and among medical and nutritional scientists. About 100 years ago, these values were included in a nutrition table and printed in guidebooks. Since 1929 there has been the comic figure Popeye, who, thanks to eating spinach, gained great strength and large muscles. But unfortunately a misconception, a myth, which still persists today with eternal "yesterday"!

Spinach is a natural appetite suppressant and helps you lose weight

That's right! Spinach can slow down cravings and helps you lose weight. Because spinach contains thylacoids that control this mechanism. If you eat a green spinach smoothies every day before breakfast, you will achieve your dream weight faster.

Only fresh spinach is really healthy, because then all nutrients and vitamins are preserved

Wrong! If the spinach is harvested and prepared immediately without delay, all trace elements and vitamins are fully preserved. The frozen spinach from the supermarket is shock-frozen immediately after harvesting. Here, the green vegetables from the supermarket are also valuable, because there is hardly any loss of the ingredients.

No herb is effective against spinach stains

Wrong! If the stain is fresh, slice a raw potato. Rub the stain in a circle with the slice. Then take a second slice and repeat. Then wash the stain with clear water.