Wombok

Description

Wombok has long been recognized as a health boosting vegetable.

The following outlines exactly what is on offer:

1. Brain Health

Consuming copper rich food like wombok helps to stimulate higher-level thought processes and mental functioning. It is called a “brain food” because it helps to enable certain neural pathways that promote out of the box thinking.

2. Treatment of the Common Cold

Vitamin C contained in wombok helps to enhance the immune system of our body, which protects us from colds and coughs. It accelerates the absorption of iron and thus strengthens the body’s resistance to infection. It also fights against viruses. Napa Cabbage consists of 3.5 mg of Vitamin C which is 3.89% of the daily recommended value.

3. Emotional Disorders

Wombok consists of vitamin B6 which is responsible for dealing with number of emotional disorders. Deficiency of this vitamin may affect the formation of hormones and unbalances the level of these hormones, which eventually leads to emotional disturbances. Thus, the intake of Vitamin B6 rich foods is essential to control these hormones and treat emotional disorders.

4. Strong Bones and Teeth

Maximum amount of phosphorus is required for the bones and teeth. Phosphorus helps promote the re-mineralization of the teeth and the bones and keep them healthy. Sufficient amount of calcium and phosphorus is required to prevent osteoporosis. Phosphorus also helps prevent tooth decay and gum problems. Wombok consists of 21 mg of phosphorus and 32 mg of calcium which is 3% and 3.20% of the daily recommended value.

5. Prevents Asthma

People suffering from chronic asthma may be able to normalize their breathing with the help of magnesium supplements that aid in relaxing the bronchial muscles and regulating breathing. Regular consumption of magnesium rich food like wombok is also one of the best options to get required amount of magnesium through your diet.

Wombok has a mild flavor which is perfect for soups and stir-fries. Shred finely for soups or cut into thicker pieces for stir-fry dishes. Wombok tastes wonderful when prepared fresh in cool salads, coleslaw, rolls, stuffing for seafood, poultry and meat dishes. It is also popularly used for fermented dish like kimchi.