This article uncovers nine surprising health benefits of cabbage, all backed by science:
1. Cabbage Is Packed With Nutrients
Cabbage is a low-calorie vegetable that is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
2. It May Help Keep Inflammation in Check
Cabbage contains powerful antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation.3. Cabbage Is Packed With Vitamin C
Your body needs vitamin C for many important functions, and it is a potent antioxidant. Red cabbage is particularly high in this nutrient, providing about 85% of the RDI per cup (89 grams).
4. It Helps Improve Digestion
Cabbage contains insoluble fibre, which keeps the digestive system healthy by providing fuel for friendly bacteria and promoting regular bowel movements.
5. May Help Keep Your Heart Healthy
Cabbage contains powerful pigments called anthocyanins, which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.
6. May Lower Blood Pressure
Potassium helps keep blood pressure within a healthy range. Increasing your intake of potassium-rich foods like cabbage may help lower high blood pressure levels.
7. Could Help Lower Cholesterol Levels
Cabbage is a good source of soluble fibre and plant sterols. These substances have been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol.
8. Cabbage Is an Excellent Source of Vitamin K
Vitamin K is critical for blood clotting. Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin K1, with 85% of the RDI in 1 cup (89 grams).
9. It’s Very Easy to Add to Your Diet
In addition to being super healthy, cabbage is delicious. It can be eaten raw or cooked and added to a wide variety of dishes like salads, soups, stews and slaws. This versatile veggie can even be fermented and made into sauerkraut. In addition to being adaptable to many recipes, cabbage is extremely affordable. No matter how you prepare cabbage, adding this cruciferous vegetable to your plate is a tasty way to benefit your health.
The Bottom Line
Cabbage is an exceptionally healthy food. It has an outstanding nutrient profile and is especially high in vitamins C and K. In addition, eating cabbage may even help lower the risk of certain diseases, improve digestion and combat inflammation. Plus, cabbage makes a tasty and inexpensive addition to a number of recipes. With so many potential health benefits, it is easy to see why cabbage deserves some time in the spotlight and some room on your plate."
The above is only a snippet of Jillian's article to read it in full with all relevant links please see here
Looking for Cabbage Recipes ...
... How about these suggestions
Baked Salmon Steaks with garlic, shredded cabbage and Stilton - see here
Chicken Legs braised with slow-cooked red cabbage - see here
Dauphinoise Casserole with Cabbage (or Celeriac) - see here
Braised Savoy cabbage with bacon - see here
Cabbage soup, low carb - see here
Italian cabbage stir fry - see here
Chicken Legs braised with slow-cooked red cabbage - see here
Dauphinoise Casserole with Cabbage (or Celeriac) - see here
Braised Savoy cabbage with bacon - see here
Cabbage soup, low carb - see here
Italian cabbage stir fry - see here
or even a Low Carb Cabbage Casserole
see recipe instruction here
You will find a variety of articles and recipes within this blog, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
29 comments:
I like cabbage in coleslaw or steamed; never had it with cheese.
It looks good.
Love cabbage. Hubby doesn't care for it, but I make it for me. Love to cut both red and white cabbage up and put in a salad, or simmer cabbage in sodium free chicken broth. Yummy.
I love all varieties of cabbage, it's a great addition to so many dishes . Hugs, Valerie
And it’s cheap right now too!
Cabbage casserole, soup and stuffed rolls are popular autumn recipes in Finland and we have made casserole already several times this year. :) Sugared lingonberries or lingonberry jam go very well with cabbage dishes.
Wishing you all a happy November!
A favorite veggie in our house. My husband is obsessed with coleslaw and I love cabbage simply sauteed in olive oil with a little salt and pepper.
I am a fan. As I am of most of the brassica family.
i love red cabbage mixed with cilantro to put on my "street" tacos - in fact, I think Mike is planning that for this weekend. Yum. Your blog is always so interesting!
I should make more cabbage dishes, off the check your recipe out!
Hello Jan!
There are many recipes here,made with cabbage.
Stuffed cabbage leaves with mince meat and rice,cabbage salad with carrot,celery and garlic ,and a recipe my mom used to make for us,
Cabbage with rice,dill,tomato sauce and carrots. Wishing you a happy November!
Dimi...
Stuffed cabbage leaves.
God bless.
Me encanta la ensalada de col. Es bueno saber sus beneficios.
Besos
...something that I enjoy.
I need to pick up a head of cabbage at the market, Jan. I buy broccoli and cauliflower regularly, but rarely cabbage. Thanks for reminding me. ♥
It's been too long since I've had cabbage. I will check out your recipe. Thank you!
Many believe cabbage helps losing weight, and favor the well known 'cabbage soup diet'
It was quite rare that we had cabbage around the house. It's been quite awhile since I've had cabbage rolls.
Rather like cabbage, have it often..
Cabbage is popular here over the winter -must buy some!
And we just started :-)
i like cabbage in salad and in fried noodles.
Nos encantan. Besitos.
I eat it a lot, and enjoy my saurkraut also.I make a bread wrapped around cabbage and ground meat called a runza that a Polish neighbor taught my mother.
I know it is an awesome vegetable but the only way I like it is as Cole Slaw. I guess that's better than not liking it at all.
Another great post and delicious looking recipe ~
Happy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I should definitely eat more cabbage
I've made stir-fries a couple of times this week...loaded with shredded cabbage...including red cabbage.
Great article! Thank you Jan! Big Hugs!
Do you know this is something which never gets eaten here, maybe we should give it another go, too many memories of soggy school dinners.
Lisa x
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