Description
Bok choy, pak choi or pok choi is a type of Chinese cabbage, used as food. Chinensis varieties do not form heads and have green leaf blades with lighter bulbous bottoms instead, forming a cluster reminiscent of mustard greens.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
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| Packing Size | 1kg, 200g |
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Baby Spinach
RM9.20These tender??baby??leaves have a slightly bolder taste than larger, mature??spinach.
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green vegetable that originated in Persia.
It belongs to the amaranth family and is related to beets and quinoa. What???s more, it???s considered very healthy, as it???s loaded with nutrients and antioxidants.
Eating spinach may benefit eye health, reduce oxidative stress, help prevent cancer, and reduce blood pressure levels.
There are many ways to prepare spinach. You can buy it canned or fresh and eat it cooked or raw. It???s delicious either on its own or in other dishes.
The nutrition facts for 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of raw spinach are (1Trusted Source):
- Calories:??23
- Water:??91%
- Protein:??2.9 grams
- Carbs:??3.6 grams
- Sugar:??0.4 grams
- Fiber:??2.2 grams
- Fat:??0.4 grams
Most of the carbs in spinach consist of fiber, which is incredibly healthy.
Spinach also contains small amounts of??sugar, mostly in the form of glucose and fructose (1Trusted Source).
Spinach is high in??insoluble fiber, which may boost your health in several ways (2Trusted Source).
It adds bulk to stool as food passes through your digestive system. This may help prevent constipation.
Wild Rocket
RM6.70Arugula is a peppery, distinctive-tasting green that originated in the Mediterranean region. It???s also known as rucola, salad rocket, and Italian cress. Arugula is a member of the Brassica, or Cruciferous, family. This classification includes mostly cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, and broccoli.
Arugula???s popularity has as much to do with its health benefits as its taste. One??studyTrusted Source??cites arugula as being particularly high in cancer-fighting agents.
This delicious green is a nutrient-dense food that is high in fiber and phytochemicals. Arugula is low in sugar, calories, carbohydrates, and fat. It???s high in several vital nutrients. These include:
- Calcium, which helps the blood to clot normally. It???s also necessary for bone health, tooth health, muscle function, and nerve function.
- Potassium, a mineral and an electrolyte that???s vital for heart and nerve function. It also helps the muscles contract normally. Potassium helps to reduce the negative effects of sodium, and it may be beneficial for people with high blood pressure for this reason.
- Folate, a B vitamin. It helps support the production of DNA and other genetic material. It???s particularly important for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.??Folate deficiency??in pregnant women may lead to??spina bifida, a neural tube defect.
- Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps support the immune system. Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is important for tissue health and the absorption of iron from food.
- Vitamin K, which helps with blood coagulation. If you require a prescription blood thinner, such as warfarin (Coumadin), discuss your vitamin K intake with your doctor prior to changing your eating habits.
- Vitamin A, the umbrella term for a group of fat-soluble retinoids. Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant, which supports immune function, cell growth, night vision, and overall eye health. It also works to help maintain kidney, lung, and heart function.
Unlike many subtler-tasting salad greens, arugula???s highly distinctive and peppery crunch adds flair to salads and other cold dishes. Like parsley, it can be chewed to help combat??sour breath.
Arugula can be used in addition to, or in lieu of, most types of lettuce and herbs. It also boasts a distinctive leaf shape.
Baby Romaine Lettuce
RM5.80Romaine, also called cos, is another popular lettuce that???s common in Caesar salads.
It bears green, crunchy leaves with large veins. Premature leaves, which are sometimes red, are frequently added to spring mix ??? a combination of baby leaves from several leafy vegetables.
Romaine is higher in nutrients than crisphead. A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving provides (10Trusted Source):
- Calories:??17
- Protein:??1 gram
- Fiber:??2 grams
- Folate:??34% of the DV
- Iron:??5% of the DV
- Manganese:??7% of the DV
- Potassium:??5% of the DV
- Vitamin A:??48% of the DV
- Vitamin C:??4% of the DV
- Vitamin K:??85% of the DV
It???s not only an excellent source of folate and vitamin K but also??vitamin A.
Moreover, romaine is a good source of phenolic compounds, particularly caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid.
What???s more, red romaine boasts high levels of anthocyanins, which give certain vegetables and fruits a??reddish-purple color.
Easy Leaf – Green
RM6.50Crispy lettuce with an excellent taste, and very decorative. Contains plenty of vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
Oak Green
RM6.40Crispy lettuce with an excellent taste, and very decorative. Contains plenty of vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
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