Gai lan calories 100g

Chinese broccoli, or gai-lan, is a nutritious green leafy vegetable and a member of the Brassica family of vegetables. Also known by its botanical name Brassica var alboglabra, gai-lan broccoli is commonly used in Chinese cuisine, especially in stir-fries or steamed and served with oyster sauce. Potential health benefits of gai-lan broccoli include protection against cancer, cardiovascular benefits, asthma relief, and improved eye health.

Like Common Broccoli, Gai-Lan Provides Cancer-Fighting ITCs

All common Brassica vegetables contain at least some glucosinolates. While these compounds themselves have limited activity in the human body, they can be converted into highly active mustard oils called isothiocyanates (ITCs). In laboratory studies, these mustard oils have been found to induce Phase II enzymes, detoxifying enzymes that facilitate the removal of carcinogens from the body, and to stimulate apoptosis (self-dest Chinese broccoli!