Eat your chinese.... Cabbage that is!

 

 

 

 

 Bok Choi or Chinese Cabbage the belongs in the same vegetable family as broccoli and cauliflower- the cruciferous family. It was introduced in Europe during the 1800's Bok choi has many health benefits containing lots of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K. 

 

A low calorie, fat free food you can also benefit from folate and vitamin B6. You'll sometimes find bok choy replacing cabbage in pancit, a Philippine noodle dish, and in kimchi, a Korean hot pickle made with garlic and red peppers.(I love kimchi). 

 

Bok Choi also contains cancer fighting properties-chopping and eating bok choi raw may be the best way to obtain this health benefit.  Lung, colon, prostate and endometrial cancers seem to be reduced with increasing cruciferous vegetable intake. 

 

A great source of several carotenoids, especially beta carotene-is great for eye health and decreasing cancer risk. Carotenoids are also thought to benefit eye health. Some studies support a role of carotenoids in reducing macular degeneration.

 

Bok choi is in season now!!! Here is another reference: http://www.farmfresh.org/learn/recipes/BOKCHOI.pdf

 

Ginger has many benefits as well: anti-inflammatory,  improves the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body, clears sinuses, helps with nausea, decreases flatulence and even has aphrodisiac properties.

Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic
Copyright 2005, Robin Miller, All Rights Reserved

Easy/4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
8 cups chopped fresh bok choy
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Salt and ground black pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Add bok choy and soy sauce cook 3 to 5 minutes, until greens are wilted and stalks are crisp-tender. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

Enjoy...

Peace&Harmony

Beth

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 http://chinesefood.about.com/od/vegetablesrecipes/a/bokchoy.htm

 http://www.livestrong.com/article/5382-need-health-benefits-bok-choy/