Welcome to your sixth ReFresh newsletter of the season! We are officially in the Fall season!
In this newsletter, you will find:
The flier for the next ReFresh Cooking Class
Learn more about Joy Choi and their health benefits in “Featured Bag Item”
Learn more about storing tomatoes for the fall season in “Ask a Farmer”
A few simple recipes that you can make with the fresh ingredients in your ReFresh bag!
Check out the information about xxx, xxx, and xxx in the “Community Resources”
We hope you enjoy this newsletter and thank you for your participation as we work together to build a healthy local food system.
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Featured Bag Item
Baby Bok Choy and Joy Choi are variations of Chinese cabbage. Their taste is often compared to spinach. It has crisp, white stalks and soft, dark green leaves that are all edible! Unlike the larger, more mature bok choy, baby bok choy is often more tender and sweeter in flavor.
Nutrition and Health Benefits:
Vitamin K and Calcium are both found in bok choy, which supports strong bones.
Vitamins A and C help fight inflammation and protect cells from damage.
High in folate and fiber, which contributes to heart health.
A good source of choline, which can reduce cholesterol, support your metabolism, and is great for your brain health, too.
Storage Tips:
Avoid washing before storing. Wash right before use.
To prevent rotting caused by moisture, wrap in a damp paper towel and place in a plastic or produce bag.
Store in the refrigerator.
For best taste and crunch, use within 4-5 days
Ways to Cook with Baby Bok Choy/Joy Choi:
Baby bok choy/joy choi is a fast and great way to add nutrition and variety to your dishes! There are various ways to use it, such as in stir fry, soups, grilled, and the list goes on!
A quick stir-fry is a great way to incorporate bok choy in your meals. The recipe is flexible, you can use any protein of your choice or skip the meat entirely for a vegan-friendly option!
Disclaimer: The information shared by Three Sisters Kitchen (TSK) is for general informational purposes only, and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a doctor or other health care provider.
*NM grown / NM made We raise money to purchase these foods from local farmers and food producers as a concrete way to invest in our local food system and get delicious, fresh, local food to our ReFresh families. Keep an eye out for these local farms and food businesses when you do your food shopping. ReFresh bags will always include local food items.
Special thanks to all of the farmers and food producers working so hard to feed our communities; to the staff, volunteers, donors, and ReFresh families who make the program work, and to our partners at MoGro who pack these beautiful ReFresh bags each week for us, and who do so much important work connecting communities to healthy food throughout New Mexico. There would be no ReFresh program without all of you – we love our partners
