Alias: Rapeseed greens, Shanghai green
Classification: Brassicaceae
Calories: 14kcal/100g
Nutritional Value: Reduces blood lipid levels, detoxifies and reduces swelling, promotes bowel movement, strengthens the body
Not suitable for: Patients with renal failure, acute gastritis, spleen deficiency with diarrhea, individuals with weak constitution and kidney deficiency, individuals with gastrointestinal disorders
Introduction: Rapeseed greens, also known as Shanghai green, belong to the Brassicaceae family. They have a deep green color and resemble Chinese cabbage. Rapeseed greens are rich in various nutrients, particularly Vitamin C. They are low-fat vegetables and contain dietary fiber, which can combine with bile salts, cholesterol, and triglycerides from food and promote their excretion through feces, thereby reducing fat absorption.
Rapeseed greens contain a significant amount of plant cellulose, which can promote intestinal motility, increase stool volume, and shorten transit time in the intestines. Therefore, consuming rapeseed greens regularly is a good choice for maintaining bowel regularity.
Rapeseed greens are abundant in beta-carotene and Vitamin C, which contribute to enhancing immune function. They also have the highest calcium content among leafy green vegetables. Consuming one pound of rapeseed greens per day can meet the body’s requirements for calcium, iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.