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Kai Lan has a similar, but slightly stronger flavor to broccoli and is bitter-sweet with a green, vegetal flavor. The thick stems are pale green, smooth, and crunchy, and the broad, variegated, blue-green to dark green, waxy leaves are semi-glossy with prominent veining. Commonly used in stir-fries, soup or as a side dish.

Health Benefits

Kai Lan is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, calcium, and folate. It also contains some antioxidants such as beta-carotene and lutein, and vitamins K and B9.

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Broccoli has a reputation as a superfood. It is low in calories but contains a wealth of nutrients and antioxidants that support many aspects of human health. When cooked, Broccoli develops a soft, semi-crunchy consistency and has vegetal, herbaceous, and earthy flavors with grassy, bittersweet nuances.

Health Benefits

Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, boost collagen production, and reduce inflammation. The vegetable is also a rich source of vitamin K to assist in faster wound healing and contains antioxidants that can help eliminate free radicals. 

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Celery has a mild and strong taste at the same time, giving it a bold flavor. It reminds you of raw or green onions in a way, with an earthy taste.

Health Benefits

Celery is a great source of important antioxidants, reduces inflammation, supports digestion and best of all, is rich in vitamins and minerals with a low glycemic index

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Bitter Gourd is generally consumed cooked in the green or early yellowing stage. In Chinese cuisine, bitter gourd is commonly cooked by stir-fried, soups, dim sum, and in herbal teas.

Health Benefits

Bitter gourd is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It contains iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins like A and C. It contains twice the calcium of spinach and beta-carotene of broccoli. Various antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds are present in bitter gourd.

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This egg-shaped fruit has a glossy, smooth, and medium-thick dark purple outer skin. The inner flesh is firm, crisp, and creamy white with a few, small edible seeds. When cooked, eggplants offer a mild flavor with sweet notes and a creamy texture.

Health Benefits

Eggplants are an excellent source of fiber and contain some vitamin B6, vitamin K, and potassium. They also contain anthocyanins, which have antioxidant properties.

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Tang Oh is healthy, edible plant native to East Asia. It has a slightly mustardy flavor and a crispy texture, and it is used broadly in Korean, Cantonese and Japanese cuisines where it is often used to flavor soups, stews, hot pots, stir-fries and casserole dishes. 

Health Benefits

It is rich in chlorogenic acid, carotene, flavonoids, vitamins and potassium, and can offer a multitude of health benefits. Some of the beneficial effects associated with eating garland chrysanthemum leaves include weight loss, antioxidant protection, a reduced risk of lung cancer, as well as protection against cardiovascular problems, kidney stones, cellulite, bloating and bone loss.

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Lotus Root is an aquatic plant is almost completely edible, from flowers to seeds to roots. Lotus root is common in Asian cuisine and provides a mild crunch to stir fry dishes and soups. When sliced, lotus root creates a snowflake-like presentation, making it perfect for an artful garnish.

Health Benefits

The macronutrients and micronutrients in lotus root can do a lot to benefit the health. Many of the nutrients in lotus roots are especially beneficial for heart health. Lotus root also high in fiber, which keeps cholesterol levels down. In addition to cholesterol-lowering benefits, the fiber in lotus roots is good for digestion. Moreover, fiber softens the stool and increases its bulk, making it easier to pass food through the digestive tract.

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Known as the flowering cabbage, it is usually cooked with brown or white sauce and is served as a side dish to complement the main dishes. Suitable for stir-fry, steam boat and even Yong Tau Foo. 

Health Benefits

Choy sum is an excellent source of calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C, which are antioxidants that can help boost the immune system and protect the body against cell damage. It also contains fiber to help increase digestion and contains folic acid and potassium. 

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Spinach is a superfood. It is loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. Dark, leafy greens like spinach are important for skin, hair, and bone health. They also provide protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals.

Health Benefits

Spinach also contains vitamin K, fiber, phosphorus, and thiamine. Most of the calories in spinach come from protein and carbohydrates.

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Carrots is a unique composition between sweet, fruity and more harsh or bitter flavors. It is a root vegetable often claimed to be the perfect health food. It is crunchy, tasty and highly nutritious. Suitable for both sweet and savory recipes. 

Health Benefits

Carrots are highly nutritious, may improve eye health, boost immunity, provide anticancer effects, promote skin health and also improve blood sugar control. Carrots are a great source of important vitamins and minerals. 

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Spring onions is commonly known as scallion or green onion, this is the most preferred Chinese ingredient which is loaded with essential nutrients.  Both the green leafy part and the white bulb of the spring onion are edible. It tastes a little milder than the regular onion and can be cooked or eaten raw as well.

Health Benefits

Spring onion is an excellent source of Sulphur which is quite beneficial for the overall health. It has compounds like allyl sulphide and flavonoids that prevent cancer and fight against the enzymes that produce cancer cells. Sulphur present in the spring onion plays a major role here as well. Due to the Sulphur compounds, the body's ability to produce insulin tends to increase. This helps to prevent diabetes to a great extent.

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Garlic is used widely as a flavoring in cooking, but it has also been used as a medicine throughout ancient and modern history, it has been taken to prevent and treat a wide range of conditions and diseases. Garlic is also most commonly used for conditions related to the heart and blood system. These conditions include high blood pressure, high levels of cholesterol or other fats in the blood.

Health Benefits

Organo-sulfur compounds found in garlic have been identified as effective in destroying the cells in glioblastomas, a type of deadly brain tumor. Garlic was 100 times more effective than two popular antibiotics in fighting the Campylobacter bacterium, whereby the Campylobacter bacterium is one of the most common causes of intestinal infections.

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Garlic, which is inexpensive, is generally used as a flavoring ingredient in recipes rather than as the main ingredient itself. When eaten raw, garlic has a powerful, pungent flavor. For that reason, it's customary to cook it in some way before serving it, which mellows the flavor considerably. Roasting garlic changes the flavor and texture significantly, resulting in creamy cloves with a nutty, mild taste.

Health Benefits

Garlic is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and manganese. It also contains some calcium and phosphorus. Did you know Garlic are said to combat sickness, including the common cold? 

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Underneath the woody skin, the flesh is pale yellow to ivory and is fibrous, dense, and aqueous with a spicy, floral aroma. Galangal is crisp and has a pungent, earthy, woodsy, and mustard-like flavor with subtle citrus undertones. Galangal adds a warm, sweet, and pungent flavor to dishes, similar to ginger but stronger in flavor, and can be found in fresh, dried, and powdered form.

Health Benefits

Galangal is high in fiber and is considered an aromatic stimulant that possesses tonic and antibacterial qualities which make it a useful ingredient in homeopathic remedies.

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Mint leaves provide a refreshing taste that can make the mouth feel clean. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which can improve teeth and gum health. The act of chewing also helps with cleaning the mouth and teeth. Often used with honey to make a beverage or with tea.

Health Benefits

Mint may mask the bad breath, which is more beneficial in reducing bacteria that cause bad breath. Besides, it can provide some relief to cold and flu symptoms by subjectively improving breathing through the nose. Moreover, applying mint essential oils in various forms appears to be effective in preventing and treating nipple cracks and pain typically associated with breastfeeding.

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Dou Miao, also called Pea Shoots are the young leaves of the pea plant, which are harvested as a microgreen – at just a few weeks of growth. They taste like peas, so not only are they scrumptious, they pack a powerful nutrient punch. 

Health Benefits

Pea Shoots contain vitamin C, vitamin A and are super-rich in antioxidants which provide anti-inflammatory and phytonutrients to support the body’s immune system. 

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The flavor of Long beans is grassy and slightly sweet with a more intense bean flavor than traditional green beans. The bean pod's flesh contains succulent, pale, lime green peas (the plant's seeds) with eyes similar in shape to black-eyed peas. Cooked by stir-frying or by steaming with meat and oyster sauce.

Health Benefits 

Long beans are an incredible vegetarian source for nutrition. They are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, protein, fiber, folate, magnesium, thiamin, potassium, and iron.

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Known as Chinese chives, the ‘green dragon vegetable’, is grown using a modified process that changes the yellow chives into a more tender and less fibrous green version that does not have the strong garlic taste. Qing Long Cai is have a soft texture and the leaves of the plant are tapering, hollow and cylindrical and have a soft texture.

Health Benefits

Qing Long Cai are a nutrient-dense food, meaning that while they are low in calories they are high in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Qing Long Cai also contains wealthy amounts of Vitamin K, C, A, magnesium, calcium, manganese, potassium and iron. It is also known as powerhouse of nutrients. Vitamin A is vital for proper functioning of immune system whereas Vitamin C acts as antioxidant which assists the body to counteract free radicals. It supplies ample amounts of potassium for healthy nerve and muscle function.

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Chives have a rich flavor that is often described as a mix of garlic and onion but are less pungent than a clove of garlic.

Health Benefits

Chives are rich in Vitamin C, which prevents from common cold and fever, also rich in riboflavin, potassium, vitamin A, iron, thiamin, and beta carotene. These elements help in blood count increase, maintaining blood pressure, and increasing immunity power.

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The upright green leaves taper to a point at the tip, and when attached to their stems, Pandan leaves resemble the top of a pineapple plant. Pandan leaves have a unique and distinct grassy aroma when first crushed that mellows out to a subtle, herbal, and floral aroma. When cooked, Pandan leaves have a nutty, almond, rose-like, and slightly sweet flavor. Often used to cook sweet desserts.

Health Benefits

Pandan leaves are rich in essential oils, glycosides, and alkaloids, and also contain traces of tannin and isoprene esters. They are traditionally used to reduce symptoms of pain and fevers and are used as a laxative.

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Shitake mushrooms are brown-capped mushrooms used around the world for food and as supplements. They’re tan to dark brown, with caps that grow between 2 and 4 inches (5 and 10 cm). While typically eaten like vegetables, shiitake are fungi that grow naturally on decaying hardwood trees.

Health Benefits

Shitake mushrooms are low in calories. They also offer many vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting compounds. Several compounds in shitake help lower cholesterol and may reduce the risk of heart disease. Meantime, eating shitake mushrooms regularly may help boost the immune system.

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The banana leaf is the leaf of the banana plant. The leaves have a wide range of applications because they are large, flexible, waterproof and decorative. The aroma of the leaves leaves an subtle sweet flavor to the food that is cooked in or served on them. Besides adding flavor, the leaves keep juices in and protect food from burning, much as foil does. 

Health Benefits

Banana leaves contain polyphenols, which are natural antioxidants. Some of these polyphenols are also found in green tea.

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Water chestnut is an aquatic tuber vegetable whereby it has a crisp, white flesh that can be enjoyed raw or cooked and are a common addition to Asian dishes such as stir-fries, chop suey, curries and salads.

Health Benefits

Water chestnuts are an excellent source of antioxidants. Antioxidants help the body’s immune system fight free radicals, which are potentially harmful molecules. Water chestnuts are very nutritious and contain high amounts of fiber, potassium, manganese, copper, vitamin B6 and riboflavin. Also, water chestnuts are a great source of potassium whereby it can reduce heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure and strokes.

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Cucumber is high in beneficial nutrients, as well as certain plant compounds and antioxidants that may help treat and even prevent some conditions. Also, cucumbers are low in calories and contain a good amount of water and soluble fiber, making them ideal for promoting hydration and aiding in weight loss.

Health Benefits 

Cucumbers are low in calories but high in water and several important vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Potassium and Fiber. Eating cucumbers with the peel provides the maximum amount of nutrients.  

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