Cabbage For Your Delicacies Its Benefits And More

Raphael Okhueleigbe 3 years ago 3 min read

Cabbage For Your Delicacies Its Benefits And More

Cabbage

A vegetable crop grown for its green succulent leaves. Its scientific name is Brassica oleracea and it is related to cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and savoy cabbage.

This vegetable is now very common globally, but it got its origin from Britain and continental Europe.

It has varying sizes and shapes depending on the varieties of cabbage, with weight ranging from 400 to 1000 grams and varying colors such as white, purple, red, and green.

Cabbage has a wealth of nutrients and vitamins and has been known to help prevent some nutrient deficiencies.

But the funny thing is that many people still overlook it saying that it is grass met for animals not human beings. I hope this article can change your mindset.

This vegetable is readily available and affordable throughout the year. When buying cabbage go for fresh and weighty ones that can give you the nutrients intact.

It is mostly eaten raw in the form of salad with other vegetables like onions and carrots. But it can also be used for soup, fried with other vegetables, steamed and fermented into sauerkraut.

It has been recommended that you eat a half cup of cruciferous vegetables like cabbage per day because of the numerous benefits that it offers.

Nutritional profile of cabbage

According to the USDA nutrient database a half cup of shredded cabbage contains;

17 calories
4.0g of carbs
1.0g of protein
81.5 micrograms vitamin K
11.0 milligrams magnesium
22.0 micrograms of folate
31 – 35 percent of daily vitamin C
Some amounts of vitamin B-6
Lesser amounts of calcium, potassium, and thiamine
It contains some antioxidants like choline, beta-carotene, lutein, flavonoids, zeaxanthin, quercetin and apigenin

Health Benefits of Eating Cabbage

Help prevent cancer

Studies have shown that eating cruciferous vegetables like cabbage can help fight against cancer. The compound sulforaphane, present in cabbages is majorly responsible for this action.

It has been found to inhibit the growth of cancerous cells.

Anthocyanin responsible for the red coloration of cabbage is also a powerful antioxidant that is excellent in fighting all forms for cancer.

Weight loss

Cabbage can help you control your weight as a half cup of shredded cooked cabbage contains 17 calories, low fat, and high fiber content. It is often recommended for persons who want to lose weight.

Taken high fiber food such as vegetables can help you cut down on carbs and fatty food intake which can lead to more weight gain.

Improve digestion

Adding these vegetables to your food helps to increase your rate of digestion. It is a good source of roughage as it contains high fiber and water excellent for a healthy digestive tract.

Reduce your cholesterol levels

Eating vegetables can generally help you manage your cholesterol levels. High cholesterol in your body can result in serious problems such as high blood pressure and heart problems.

Good for skin health

Cabbage contains a lot of nutrients and antioxidants that can give you healthy skin and help clears skin problems such as wrinkles, acne, dry skin, and skin discoloration.

It also contains glutamine which helps fight against skin inflammation. It helps prevent arthritis and reduces joint pain.

It has an anti-aging effect as it helps keep you young and fresh.