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baby bok choy

August 20, 2021

Nutrition facts:

Per one cup of shredded bok choy:

  • Calories: 9

  • Protein: 1 gram

  • Total fat: 0 grams

  • Total carbs: 1.5 grams

  • Total sugar: 1 gram

  • Fiber: 1 gram

  • Calcium: 6% of the Daily Value (DV)

  • Iron: 3% of the DV

  • Magnesium: 3% of the DV

  • Phosphorus: 2% of the DV

  • Potassium: 4% of the DV

  • Zinc: 1% of the DV

  • Manganese: 5% of the DV

  • Selenium: 1% of the DV

  • Vitamin C: 35% of the DV

  • Folate: 12% of the DV

  • Vitamin A: 17% of the DV

  • Vitamin K: 27% of the DV

Why do we love it?

  • This week’s baby bok choy is featured from Mai’s Farm. Mai's Farm is a 10-acre farm in Lincoln County. Mai's products are beloved for their uniqueness and flavor and are grown using no-spray methods.

  • Bok choy contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. It’s particularly high in vitamins C and K. It also offers some fiber, an important nutrient for overall health.

  • Bok choy is also rich in antioxidants, which are compounds that protect your cells from oxidative damage that can lead to inflammation and various chronic diseases.

  • One study found that eating bok choy at least once per week was associated with a significantly lower risk of oral, esophageal, colorectal, breast, and kidney cancers, compared with never or occasionally consuming bok choy.

  • The selenium in bok choy is beneficial for properly functioning thyroid glands. These glands are located at the front base of your neck and play a critical role in metabolism and growth.

  • A number of minerals in bok choy work to maintain bone health. These include calcium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin K.

  • Bok choy contains the minerals potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which work to help naturally regulate your blood pressure.

Source: Healthline, Freshlist

 
 

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