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Choy Sum

In season all year

Food Description:

Choy Sum and Chinese flowering cabbage has little yellow flowers which can be eaten along with the dark green leaves and stacks. A mild spinach-like flavour, with no bitterness.

General Information:

Category: Vegetable
To Buy: Buy fresh green springy leaves that are free of insect bites. Avoid leaves that are yellow and discoloured.
To Store: Store in a plastic vegetable bag in the crisper of the fridge.
Tips and Tricks: These are cheap to buy and cook in a flash - try to get into the habit of eating greens every day.

Nutrition (1 Cup):

Vitamin C: Antioxidant, anti inflammatory and immune-boosting, this vitamin has a range of uses. Is essential for collagen formation, therefore plays a role in wound healing. Fights infection and protects against free radical damage. Vitamin C helps maintain normal cholesterol levels, promotes the absorption of iron and counters the effects of stress as it is concentrated in the adrenal glands. Contraindications: Large doses can cause diaorrhea or gas.
Salicylates: Naturally occurring plant chemicals found in several fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices, jams, honey, yeast extracts, tea and coffee, juices, beer and wines. Also present in flavourings, perfumes, scented toiletries and some medications. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. Safe/negligible amount
Amines: Amines come the breakdown or fermentation of proteins. High amounts are found in cheese, chocolate, wine, beer and yeast extracts. Smaller amounts are present in some fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, avocados, bananas. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. No information available
Glutamates: Glutamate is found naturally in many foods, as part of protein. It enhances the flavour of food, which is why foods rich in natural glutamates such as tomatoes, mushrooms and cheeses are commonly used in meals. Pure monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used as an additive to artificially flavour many processed foods, and should be avoided, especially in sensitive individuals as it can cause serious adverse reactions. n/a

Cooking:

Cooking Tips: Fill the sink with fresh water and drop the choy sum in to wash. Swim it around the water for a minute. Shake off any excess water. Cut the vegetable in the direction of growth and shake off any more water. Drop it into a hot wok with no oil. It will steam cook. remove with a slotted spoon and serve with a sprinkling of lime or lemon juice.

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.



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