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It’s a wedge of a medium-sized head of cabbage or red cabbage.
Low Calorie
At about 30 calories per 100 g, cabbage is appropriate for a reduced-calorie eating plan.
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This means they can help protect against some types of cell damage.
Lowers Cholesterol
One hundred grams of cabbage contains about 27.4 mg ofphytosterols.
Phytosterols are plant sterols similar to cholesterols.
They have antioxidant and cholesterol-lowering effects and may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Plant sterols may help reduce or ameliorate:
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Improves Gut Health
Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage are a good source ofdietary fiber.
Supports Heart Health
Red cabbage gets its color from substances calledanthocyanins.
Studies suggest eating more foods that provide anthocyanins may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Anthocyanins may also have effects that include:
Cabbage is a source of vitamin B6.
It helps maintain normal levels of the amino acidhomocysteine(high levels of homocysteine may cause heart problems).
It also helps brain function develop and helps immune cells function.
Cabbage providesfolateneeded to produce healthy red blood cells and reduce the risk of anemia.
It has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Potassium is needed for insulin secretion from pancreatic cells.
It is required to make the proteincollagen, which is needed to help with wound healing.
Several clinical studies have found that low vitamin C levels may affect cardiovascular health.
Rich in Polyphenols
Cabbage is rich in polyphenols, such asphenolic acidsandflavonoids.
Contains Glucosinolates
Cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage containglucosinolates(sulfur-containing chemicals).
These form active compounds such asindolesandisothiocyanateswhen broken down, as can occur in cooking and eating.
Low Cost
Cabbage is an inexpensive way to add nutrition to your diet.
Look for it in the produce section of your grocery store, near the lettuce.
Although cabbage maycause gasin the lactating person’s bowel, neither gas nor fiber pass into breast milk.
Easy to Add to Diet
Cabbage comes in many varieties and it’s versatile.
Summary
Cabbage is a low-cost, low-calorie, nutritious cruciferous vegetable.
Red cabbage contains anthocyanins, which may have additional health benefits.
Cabbage can be eaten in ways such as raw, cooked, juiced, or fermented.
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