Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Bok Choy

Bok choy, which literally means “white vegetable” in Cantonese, is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the cabbage family. It is called as such because of its tender white stalk which is also edible. Centuries of cultivation has brought about varieties of bok choy. There’s the ching chiang or green bok choy, called as such because of the light green color of its stalk. There’s also the tatsoi and the joi choi with its white stalks. There’s another variety called choy sum and is quite distinct for its light green slender stalks and yellow edible flowers.

Bok choy is sometimes called white cabbage in the United States, similar to how napa cabbage, another variety, is called. Though they bear the same name, it’s crucial to note that bok choy and napa cabbage don’t look the same. Napa cabbage has broader and lighter green leaves than bok choy.  Also, the leaves of napa cabbage form a cylindrical compact head, while bok choy leaves form a loose cluster.

Bok choy is now cultivated in the United States, particularly in California. This is a fortunate thing as its easy availability will allow you to include this vegetable that imparts manifold health benefits.

Read further and learn more about the benefits of benefits of bok choy and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends this vegetable.

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