Health Benefits of Eating Cabbage
- The phytochemicals present in cabbage, known as indoles, are able to
convert estradiol, a hormone that is believed to cause breast
cancer, into a less dangerous kind of estrogen.
- Cabbage contains high fiber. The presence of fiber is an excellent
remedy for constipation and other related conditions.
- Eating plenty of cabbage soup with other low-calorie diets for a
whole week and you should find that this cabbage soup diet helps in
speedy weight loss and proper fitness.
- Fresh raw cabbage juice is proven to cure stomach ulcer.
Raw cabbage promotes digestion and improves the body’s immune
system. The vegetable contains antiviral and antibacterial
properties and help improve skin and ulcer problems.
- Cabbage contains a good amount of sulfur and iron. Sulfur helps cure
infections in wounds, while iron is an essential for those with
anemia.
- This vegetable is a wonderful detoxifier too, as it cleanses blood
and gets rid of harmful toxins such as uric acid and free radicals.
- Cabbage has sulforaphane, a compound that promotes the production of
detoxifying and antioxidant enzymes. Sulforaphane functions by
activating the creation of glutathione, an internally created
antioxidant that is important in liver detoxification.
- Red cabbage generally contains more phytonutrients and also with
about 6-8 times higher vitamin C content than the green cabbage.
- Also, red cabbage is rich in anthocyanin, an antioxidant that is
useful to protect cognitive abilities, thus help prevent Alzheimer's
disease.
Overview and Facts about Cabbage
 Cabbage (scientific name Brassica oleracea
var. capitata) is a well-known
vegetable that is closely related to the turnip and mustard greens
family. There are two main varieties: early cabbage and late
cabbage.
When eaten raw, cabbage is sweet and crunchy. The green and red
cabbages are aesthetically attractive, and when making salads with
both types, they are certainly eye appealing. A typical use of raw
cabbage is to make coleslaw, which mixes thin cabbage slices, grated
carrot, mayonnaise with apple cider vinegar.
Cabbage Nutrition Facts and Calories
|
Nutrition Value of
1 cup (89 g) Raw Chopped Cabbage |
| Calories |
22 kcal |
| Total Fat |
0 g |
| Cholesterol |
0 mg
|
| Sodium |
16 mg |
| Total
Carbohydrates |
5 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
2 g |
| Sugars |
3 g |
| Protein |
1
g |
Cabbage Recipe
Low-Fat Chicken Cabbage Soup Recipe
Serve: 4
Ingredients:
| 15 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped |
240 ml chicken broth |
|
1 cup cabbage, shredded |
240 ml tomato juice |
|
1 cup carrot, grated |
1 tablespoon dried basil |
|
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped |
10 teaspoons dried oregano |
|
425 g green beans |
10 teaspoons Italian style seasoning |
|
10 onions, chopped |
1 cup chicken, cooked and cubed |
|
5 potatoes, peeled and cubed |
Salt and pepper |
Preparation:
In a large pot, combine the bell pepper, cabbage, carrots,
garlic, green beans, onion, potatoes, chicken broth, tomato
juice, basil, oregano and Italian-style seasoning, and cook over
high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to low heat and let simmer
for 50 minutes. Make sure all the vegetables become tender. Put in the chicken and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.
Season well with salt and pepper and serve.
Cabbage Side Effects
Cabbage should be safe when taken orally in medicinal doses for most
people. There is not much research about potential adverse effects
of vegetable.
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