Health Benefits of Bok Choy

• Bok choy contains powerful antioxidants like vitamins A and C and phytonutrients such as thiocyanates, lutein, zeaxanthin, isothiocyanates, and sulforaphane, which stimulate detoxifying enzymes and may protect against breast, colon, and prostate cancers
• One cup of bok choy contains only about 20 calories, but its high levels of dietary fiber will fill you up, making it an excellent food for weight loss
• Bok choy contains anti-inflammatory compounds including thiocyanate, an antioxidant that’s been found to protect cells from inflammatory substances produced in response to injury or infection in your body
• Sulforaphane in bok choy and other cruciferous vegetables has been found to significantly improve blood pressure and kidney function
• Bok choy contains healthy amounts of B vitamins, including folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5
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