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What are the nutritional benefits of cabbage?
Cabbage is a vegetable from the cruciferous family. Even though it is very low in calories, it has an impressive nutrient profile.
Benefits:
Rich in vitamin K
Rich in vitamin C
Helps with ulcers and gastritis
Good for blood sugars
Contains phytonutrients (healthy substances found in plants)
Contains sinigrin sulfur (anticancer)
Contains DIM (detoxes / balances estrogen)
Also contains the following in small amounts:
manganese
vitamin B6
calcium
potassium
magnesium
Additional benefits of red cabbage:
10 times more vitamin A than green cabbage
More vitamin C than green cabbage
2 times more iron than green cabbage
Contains anthocyanins
anticancer
anti-inflammatory
reduces free radical damage (oxidative damage)
Both red cabbage and green cabbage are healthy. Red cabbage has a little bit more of a few nutrients. It’s recommended that you consume both types.
Last updated: Sep 06, 2024 15:01 PM