Spinach (or Amaranth) is another good and beneficial vegetable that. Thais and foreigners have long enjoyed eating (the real vegetable that gave Popeye energy was Amaranth, not spinach). Because Amaranth contains many vitamins and minerals. The body needs is easy to find, inexpensive, and tastes good, Amaranth has been adapted to create a variety of dishes both Western and Eastern.
Benefits of Chinese kale
Spinach contains iron to nourish the ยูฟ่าเบท blood. Calcium to nourish the bones, potassium to help control heartbeat and blood pressure, vitamin C to prevent colds, vitamin B2 to help with growth, nourish nails, skin and hair, and folic acid that is necessary for the creation of substances that give happiness like serotonin. Which plays an important role in controlling emotions to prevent irritability and restlessness. As well as reducing insomnia. It helps nourish the eyes, bones and skin.
There is research that says that Chinese kale helps nourish the brain. Reduces the chances of getting dementia or Alzheimer’s, and also helps prevent cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Bok choi is delicious and beneficial, but it also has hidden dangers.
Although bok choy has many benefits. Those who suffer from gout or kidney stones may need to avoid eating bok choy or control their intake to not be excessive because bok choy contains a considerable amount of oxalic acid. Which when combined with calcium can increase the risk of kidney stones and may cause the body to absorb less iron and folate. It also contains uric acid or worsens gout symptoms.
How to eat Chinese kale to get the most benefits
To help the body absorb more calcium and folate, you should eat Chinese kale with fruits that contain vitamin C, such as guava, fresh tomatoes, and oranges. To reduce oxalic acid, you should boil it in water once before cooking. This method can reduce the amount of oxalic acid by up to 80%.
How to choose bok choy
We should choose to buy Chinese kale with light green stems and dark green leaves. Common ways to eat it are to blanch it and add it to salads, boil it in clear soup, stir-fry it with eggs or meat, or even use it as a filling in baked goods such as pies and quiches. As for the Chinese kale that is not finished eating, wash it and store it in a bag or food container and put it in the refrigerator. However, it should not be kept for too long or the leaves will wilt or turn yellow. It is best to eat it within 2-3 days.