Bok Choy

Also Known As : Pak Choi, Chinese White Cabbage

Technical Name : Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has sweet taste

Usage Tips

Bok choy can be eaten raw in salads.
It can be stir-fried and can be used in spring rolls.
It can be steamed till soft in a vegetable side dish.

Common names and forms

Pak Choi
Pok Choy

Description

Bok Choy is a leafy green chinese cabbage which originally comes from china. It looks like celery and has short green, crisp, chunky and glossy leaves and stalks.

Health benefits

Bok choy is a good source of carotenoids that promotes good health of eyes.⁽¹⁾
It helps to prevent against macular degeneration, cataracts and improves night vision.⁽¹⁾
It has high levels of Vitamin C that helps to keep the skin, bones and gums strong and healthy.⁽¹⁾
It also helps to prevent iron deficiency in the body.⁽¹⁾
It also helps in bone building due to the present of vitamin K.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Select bok choy with fresh leaves and firm stalks without brown spots, or insect infestation.

Note

Overconsumption of bok choy may cause hypothyroidism (A condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone).⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healwithfood.org/health-benefits/bok-choy-cabbage-leaves.php

(2) https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Bok-Choy-Cid6473

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