The correct way to eat spinach is important for cooking spinach.

Many people like to eat spinach either stir-fried or made into vegetable soup However, these are all incorrect ways to eat spinach.

A nephrology specialist at a hospital in Foshan, Guangdong, said that among all foods, spinach contains the highest amount of oxalic acid. Oxalic acid easily combines with the calcium consumed by the human body to form insoluble calcium oxalate. Calcium oxalate cannot be absorbed and utilized by the human body, and it also hinders the absorption of calcium. Therefore, the cooking method is important when eating spinach.

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There are many ways to cook spinach, but directly stir-frying or making soup is not ideal.

For the general population, to prevent the formation of stones and affect the absorption of calcium, it is best to blanch spinach before cooking. After blanching in water, most of the oxalic acid can be released. At this time, discard the water, remove the spinach, and either mix with cold dressing or stir-fry, which can effectively reduce the damaging effect of oxalic acid.

In addition, it is important to note that people who are taking calcium supplements should avoid eating spinach. Spinach contains dietary fiber, which can detoxify and improve digestion, so it has a laxative effect. Children with diarrhea should also avoid eating spinach.

The oxalic acid in spinach is also a taboo for patients with kidney stones and stomach stones, as it may worsen their condition.