Bok Choy

Bok choy has many health benefits and is rich in vitamins and minerals essential for healthy living.

Bok choy is a member of the cabbage family and quite popular in Asian cuisine. Also known as chinese white cabbage, it is frequently found in wonton soup and many stirfry dishes. Mildly flavoured with a tender sweetness, bok choy is a welcome accompaniment to many meals without being overpowering. It can be found fresh year-round in supermarkets.

Important health benefits of Bok Choy includes the ability to aid in healthy digestion. It is high in vitamin A, Vitamin C, beta-carotene, calcium and dietary fiber. The leafy vegetable is low-fat, low calorie and low-carb. It also contains potassium and vitamin B6. Some of the vitamins found in Bok Choy are also powerful antioxidants, making this tasty cabbage an extremely healthy treat. The rich amount of beta-carotene inherent in bok choy can help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Beta-carotene has also been known to reduce the risk of cataracts. Bok choy is an excellent source of folic acid, and can also contain other healthful nutrients like iron, depending on where it was grown.