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Will Spinach Juice Give You Glowing Skin?

By Deepa Ranganathan

Remember Popeye? He used to claim that there is nothing like spinach in the whole world. Give him spinach and he would instantly sprout muscles to save his lady love! But, then he was not wrong.

Spinach is indeed healthy. With a whole load of Vitamins, minerals and iron present in it, spinach not only makes your body healthy but also gives your skin a healthy appearance.

Unprocessed spinach contains carotenes, amino acids, potassium, and iodine, and Vitamins like A, K, C and B complex. The alkaline minerals found in spinach allow you to maintain the pH balance in your body.

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Have spinach and your body would get the same amount of proteins as it would if it were to feed on meat. Yes, spinach is loaded with nutrients in every way. It is a healthy way to life.

Though both raw and cooked spinach are good for your health, there is another version of spinach that will make your skin and body glow. Spinach juice is beneficial to you and your body in many ways. It’s got health benefits too. It prevents major diseases and provides a healthy heart. Here are a few health benefits for the skin associated with spinach juice.

Treats Acne

Treats Acne

Spinach juice is extremely good on acne. It treats your acne problems thus giving you clear skin. Blend spinach to get spinach juice and apply it on your face. Leave it on for about 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it with clear water. The dirt on your face along with the oils will be removed in the process thus giving you clear and refreshed skin. Drinking spinach juice is also a good way to get rid of acne. You could mix it with tomato, carrot, cucumber and red pepper to prepare a juice that will help rid of acne.

Anti-Ageing Treatment

Anti-Ageing Treatment

Spinach is rich with antioxidants. This will help remove the radicals from your skin. The free radicals tend to cause premature ageing thus destroying your skin. With spinach juice you can ensure that you remove them and help prevent early maturing. Spinach juice gives you healthy and rejuvenated glowing young skin.

Protection From Tan

Protection From Tan

This is benefit of spinach juice on the skin. As mentioned earlier, spinach is rich in Vitamin B complex. This B complex prevents tanning and protects your skin from sun. So, if you consume spinach juice, it would help prevent tanning of your skin.

Complexion Benefits

Complexion Benefits

Spinach is rich in both Vitamin K and folate. This helps achieve clear skin i.e. acne free skin by reducing dark circles and other bruises. If you are suffering from dry and itchy skin, spinach cures you from that problem too. So, basically spinach gives you an amazing complexion if consumed on a regular basis. Spinach juice is indeed good for getting glowing skin.

Repairs Your Skin

Repairs Your Skin

Spinach juice contains good amount of Vitamin A and C. While Vitamin A helps improve the complexion of your skin, Vitamin C induces healthy growth of the skin cells. If you want radiant and glowing skin, you should consume spinach juice. It will give you clear complexion that is good for you.

Story first published: Thursday, February 27, 2014, 17:47 [IST]
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