Chinese cabbage and pak choi are different in their Chinese names, nicknames, appearance, size and edible effects.

1. Different Chinese names

The Chinese name of Chinese cabbage: Chinese cabbage

The Chinese name of Chinese cabbage: Ordinary Chinese cabbage

The nicknames of Chinese cabbage: cabbage, stuffed cabbage

The nicknames of Chinese cabbage: Chinese cabbage, green cabbage, rapeseed, and chicken feathers

3. Different appearance and size

Chinese cabbage: a biennial herb, 40-60 cm high. The whole plant is often hairless, and sometimes there are a few thorns on the midrib on the underside of the leaves.

Pakchoi: a one- or two-year herbaceous plant, 25-70cm tall.

4. Different edible effects

Chinese cabbage:

1. It is laxative and helps digestion. Chinese cabbage contains a large amount of crude fiber, which can promote bowel movement. Wall peristalsis helps digestion, prevents dry stool, promotes defecation, and dilutes intestinal toxins. It can not only treat constipation but also help nutrient absorption.

2. Digest food and strengthen the stomach, supplement nutrition. Chinese cabbage is delicious and refreshing, appetizing and strengthening the spleen. It contains protein, fat, multivitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. Regular consumption helps to enhance the body's immune function. , also has significance for weight loss and bodybuilding.

3. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer cabbage contains the active ingredient indole-3-carbinol. Experiments have shown that this substance can help the body decompose estrogen related to breast cancer. If women eat about 500 grams a day Cabbage can reduce the incidence of breast cancer. In addition, the trace element "molybdenum" contained in it can inhibit the absorption, synthesis and accumulation of nitrite amines in the body, so it has a certain anti-cancer effect.

4. Prevent cardiovascular disease. The active ingredients in cabbage can reduce human body cholesterol levels and increase blood vessel elasticity. Regular consumption can prevent atherosclerosis and certain cardiovascular diseases.

Pakchoi:

1. Pakchoi is one of the vegetables richest in vitamins and minerals. It provides material conditions to ensure the body’s physiological needs and helps enhance the body’s immunity. ability.

2. Chinese cabbage contains more carotene than beans, tomatoes, and melons, and it is also rich in vitamin C. After entering the human body, it can promote the metabolism of skin cells, prevent rough skin and pigmentation, make the skin bright and clean, and delay aging.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Chinese cabbage

Baidu Encyclopedia - Chinese cabbage