Red spinach contains a lot of fiber. This fibrous food helps in proper digestion and is useful for curing colon cancer, diabetes, cholesterol as well as for weight loss.Red spinach can be eaten in many ways. They can be consumed either raw or cooked. You can sauté them, use as salad leaves, mix in vegetables, fruits, eggs, nuts, pasta or cheese. This is used widely in Indian recipes with added flavours of spices, ginger, garlic, onions, creams, and chilies.