Is bok choy the same as Chinese cabbage?

Table of Contents:

1. Is bok choy the same as Chinese cabbage?
2. What is the healthiest cruciferous vegetable?
3. Who should not eat cruciferous vegetables?
4. Does cabbage cause hypothyroidism?
5. What should not be eaten in hypothyroidism?

Is bok choy the same as Chinese cabbage?

Turnips, Chinese cabbage, and bok choy are all the same plant species. THE CHINESE CABBAGE AND BOK CHOY PLANTS Chinese cabbage leaves are in a “head” and bok choy leaves are loosely joined together. The heads of Chinese cabbage can have different shapes.

What is the healthiest cruciferous vegetable?

And it's broccoli and Brussels sprouts again that have the most healthy plant omega-3s: A cup of broccoli contributes about 200 milligrams, and a cup of Brussels sprouts about 260 milligrams....Comparison of Cruciferous Vegetables.

Per 1 cup:	Vitamin C
Cabbage	38%
B. Sprouts	129%
Bok Choy	59%
Kale	71%

Who should not eat cruciferous vegetables?

If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), you may have been told to avoid cruciferous vegetables — such as kale, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables have been shown, in certain situations, to interfere with how your thyroid gland uses iodine.

Does cabbage cause hypothyroidism?

So if you do, it's a good idea to limit your intake of Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips, and bok choy, because research suggests digesting these vegetables may block the thyroid's ability to utilize iodine, which is essential for normal thyroid function.

What should not be eaten in hypothyroidism?

Which nutrients are harmful?

• soy foods: tofu, tempeh, edamame, etc.
• certain vegetables: cabbage, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, spinach, etc.
• fruits and starchy plants: sweet potatoes, cassava, peaches, strawberries, etc.
• nuts and seeds: millet, pine nuts, peanuts, etc.