Geek talk: Brassica rapa
But we talk: Chinese cabbage, pok choi, celery mustard, onf choy, spoon cabbage, taisai Description: Often called Chinese white cabbage, Bok choy is a lesser known vegetable that is very low in calories and high in health benefits. Bok Choy can be eaten raw, steamed, boiled, and is also very commonly used in stir-frys. Sometimes used as a substitute for cabbage due to its sweet taste and crispy texture, bok choy has an upright and compact cylindrical shape with a white stem and green leaves. . Kitchen Pharmacy: Bok choy is believed to help prevent cancer as well as reduce the risk for birth defects. In addition, bok choy is also beneficial to weight-loss and the prevention of macular degeneration. Nutrition: 1Cup of Boiled Bok Choy |
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References:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_cabbage
- http://chinesefood.about.com/od/vegetablesrecipes/a/bokchoy.htm
- http://www.livestrong.com/article/5382-need-health-benefits-bok-choy/
- http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/bok-choy.html
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