- Iron is a very important mineral for muscle building. The muscles are always in demand of oxygen for proper functioning, especially while being taxed. Iron has a direct effect on hemoglobin, which is an oxygen-carrying component to all the body's cells. Working muscles have a high demand for oxygen, so if spinach is eaten, it can help facilitate this process.
- Spinach is also rich in calcium, which has always been known to create strong bones. But it is also very important for muscle building. Calcium helps relax the muscle, thus reducing the chances for cramping. This causes better and greater muscle contractions that facilitate muscle growth. It just so happens to be an added plus that it is good for bones, where muscle is attached. So if the bones are strong and healthy, they will offer good support for muscles.
- Alkalinity is a very important factor when it comes to muscle building. Spinach happens to be one of the most alkaline foods in the planet. Foods are either alkaline or acid. If highly acidic foods are eaten daily, this can lead to a battery of a conditions ranging from headaches to frequent colds to fluctuations in energy and also to lactic acid buildup in the muscles. Being that spinach is alkaline, nutrient dense and low in calories, it can speed muscle recovery and supply the muscles with needed oxygen with less chance of lactic acid buildup.
- Spinach has a high amount of vitamin C, vitamin K and antioxidants, which all help to reduce inflammation. Oftentimes, conditions like arthritis and asthma are exacerbated by exercise, namely weightlifting. If the diet has high amounts of spinach, it can reduce inflammation. Being that the joints can move with greater ease, this in turn has a positive impact on muscle gain.
