Chinese Cabbage
Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa, subspecies pekinensis and chinensis) can refer to two cultivar groups of Chinese leaf vegetables often used in Chinese cuisine: the Pekinensis Group (napa cabbage) and the Chinensis Group (bok choy).
The Chinese cabbage has incredibly low calorie, sodium and saturated fat content which are often recommended by some of the dieticians. The Chinese cabbage is a good source of soluble and soluble fibers which have compounds known to reduce bad cholesterol level in the blood, protect against breast and prostate cancer. It contains various antioxidant compounds too. They are also a good source of vitamin A, potassium and of folic acid. This variety of cabbage has anti-inflammatory properties.
Bok Choy, the Chinensis group of Chinese cabbage, contains a compound called Glucosinolates which prevents cancer if taken in small dose however becomes toxic if taken excessively.
Chinese Cabbage
Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa, subspecies pekinensis and chinensis) can refer to two cultivar groups of Chinese leaf vegetables often used in Chinese cuisine: the Pekinensis Group (napa cabbage) and the Chinensis Group (bok choy).
The Chinese cabbage has incredibly low calorie, sodium and saturated fat content which are often recommended by some of the dieticians. The Chinese cabbage is a good source of soluble and soluble fibers which have compounds known to reduce bad cholesterol level in the blood, protect against breast and prostate cancer. It contains various antioxidant compounds too. They are also a good source of vitamin A, potassium and of folic acid. This variety of cabbage has anti-inflammatory properties.
Bok Choy, the Chinensis group of Chinese cabbage, contains a compound called Glucosinolates which prevents cancer if taken in small dose however becomes toxic if taken excessively.