Bok Choy

Health BENEFITS of Bok Choy:

High in Vitamin K

• essential for proper blood clotting and wound healing
• assists in transporting calcium to the bones
  
• helps prevent bone loss and bone fractures
  (see full list here)
  

High in Vitamin C

• works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
  
• assists the body in making collagen protein
  
• helps strengthen the immune system
  (see full list here)
  

High in Vitamin A (Carotenoids)

• works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
  
• promotes healthy eyes, bones, and skin
  
• supports fertility and reproductive health
  (see full list here)
  

High in Potassium

• works with sodium to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
  
• monitors the electrical activity of the heart
  
• required for proper nerve conduction and muscle contraction
  (see full list here)
  

High in Glucosinolates (Phytonutrients)

• help neutralize cancer-causing agents in the body
  
• induce appropriate cell death (apoptosis) of cancer cells
  
• promote the elimination of carcinogens from the body

Good Amounts of:

• Vitamin B9 (Folate)
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
• Manganese
• Calcium
• Iron
  

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 cup chopped bok choy, raw = approximately 9 calories)

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1 cup chopped bok choy, raw)

FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1 cup chopped bok choy, raw)

NET CARBS

(grams per 1 cup chopped bok choy, raw)