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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