Pechay

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 Health benefits of Pechay:

1. Pechay Supports Eye Health

The nutrients like beta-carotene or vitamin A, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin K in pechay are a good combination for keeping your eyes healthy. Consuming pechay regularly may help in protecting your eyes from the formation of cataracts and glaucoma.

2. Boosts Your Energy

Pechay is high in folic acid which is very helpful in boosting your energy levels. Folate is part of the vitamin B-complex team that helps in converting the carbohydrates in the foods you eat turn into energy.

3. Pechay Has Anti-inflammatory Qualities

It’s been noticed that pechay contains choline. Choline has been found to have properties that can reduce inflammations. This can work well with inflammations from arthritis or joint pains.

4. Supports Nervous System Health

Instead of consuming supplements that can be costly to your budget, you should try going for a more natural approach by eating foods rich in vitamin B-complex. Pechay is one of those foods or vegetables that’s a good source of vitamin B-complex which in effect can help keep your nervous system healthy and functioning properly.

5. Pechay Supports Weight Loss

A pechay-filled diet can help you lose weight. It is a vegetable that is high in nutrients but low in calories. It is also rich in fiber and water content which can make you feel full faster that helps you eat less.

Pechay is added to Filipino stews such as nilagang baka (boiled beef) and bulalo (boiled beef shank). It can also served in a salad or added to your green smoothie,