Saturday, December 23, 2017

13 Amazing Benefits Of Cabbage


13 Amazing Benefits Of Cabbage

The health benefits of cabbage include its frequent use as a treatment for constipation, stomach ulcers, headaches, obesity, skin disorders, eczemajaundice, scurvy, rheumatism, arthritisgout, eye disorders, heart diseases, and Alzheimer’s disease.

What Is Cabbage?

Cabbage is a leafy vegetable of Brassicafamily and is round or oval in shape. It consists of soft, light green or whitish inner leaves covered with harder and dark green outer leaves. It is widely used throughout the world and can be prepared in a number of ways, but most commonly, it is included as either a cooked or raw part of many salads.
Cabbage is beneficial in curing various health ailments and a short list of those is listed below:
1Deficiency of Vitamin C
Scurvy is a disease commonly characterized by spongy and bleeding gums, cracked lip corners, weakened immune system, frequent infections and cold, premature aging, and depression.
Remedy: Cabbage is an abundant source of vitamin C. You might be surprised to know that it is actually richer in vitamin C than oranges, which are considered the “best” source of that vital nutrient. Vitamin C, as one of the best antioxidants, reduces free radicals in your body that are the fundamental causes of premature aging. It also helps in repairing the wear and tear of the body through the course of life. Therefore, cabbage is very helpful in treating ulcers, certain cancers, depression, and is immune system boosting, and defending against a cough and cold. It can also speed up the healing process for wounds and damaged tissues, regulate the proper functioning of the nervous system, and reduce the effects and presence of Alzheimer’s disease and other degenerative neural diseases.
2Deficiency of Roughage
This is a very serious deficiency but one that is commonly overlooked in the maintenance of personal health. A lack of roughage in food can result in constipation, which is the root cause of many other ailments and health hazards such as stomach ulcers, headaches, gastrointestinal cancers, indigestion, and a subsequent loss of appetite. The dangers of roughage deficiency even extend to skin diseases, eczema, premature aging, and hundreds of mild to serious conditions.
Remedy: Cabbage is very rich in fiber, which is the main health benefit of roughage. This helps the body retain water and it maintains the bulkiness of the food as it moves through the bowels. Thus, it is a good remedy for constipation and other digestion-related problems.
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3Deficiency of Sulfur
Sulfur is a very useful nutrient because it fights infections. A deficiency of sulfur can result in microbial infections and a greatly reduced rate in the healing of wounds.
Remedy: Again, cabbage is rich in sulfur. So, it helps to fight infections in wounds and reduces the frequency and severity of ulcers.

4Health Benefits Of Cabbage

Did you know that the inexpensive humble and widely used cabbage can practically work miracles? Take the look at the best ones;

Prevents Cancer

Cabbage is a member of the Brassica family, also known as cruciferous vegetables. One of their most celebrated benefits to health is their powerful antioxidant quality. This means that cabbage and other similar vegetables scavenge free radicals from the body, which can be detrimental to overall health and are major contributors to things like cancer and heart diseases.
Cabbage also has a number of anti-cancer compounds, like lupeol, sinigrin, and sulforaphane, which are known to stimulate enzyme activity and inhibit the growth of tumors that lead to cancer. One study, performed primarily on Chinese women, showed a significant reduction in breast cancer when cruciferous vegetables like cabbage were regularly added to their diet.

Anti-inflammatory Agent

Cabbage is known to accumulate a build-up of cadmium-binding complexes in its leaves and one of the main components of that is glutamine. Glutamine is a strong anti-inflammatory agent, so consuming cabbage can reduce the effects of many types of inflammation, irritation, allergies, joint pain, fever, and various skin disorders.

Improves Vision

Cabbage is a rich source of beta-carotene, so many people, particularly as they get older, turn to cabbage for its ability to prevent macular degeneration and promote good eye health and delay cataract formation. Beta-carotene has also been positively linked to reduced chances of prostate cancer, which is an extra bonus on top of other anti-carcinogenic effects of cabbage!

Weight Loss

Cabbage is frequently recommended for people who want to lose weight in a healthy way. Since cabbage is packed with many beneficial vitaminsminerals, and other nutrients, it is a healthy dietary option for people to eat and is quite filling since it has high levels of fiber, which add bulk to the bowels. However, cabbage is extremely low in calories, only 33 calories in a cup of cooked cabbage. Therefore, people can go on the popular “cabbage soup” diet, and eat plenty of food to stay healthy, without gaining excess weight!

Improves Brain Health

Let’s not forget that cabbage is a very powerful brain food! The presence of vitamin K and anthocyanins within cabbage can give a strong boost to mental function and concentration. Vitamin K is essential for the production of sphingolipids, the myelin sheath around nerves. This wrapping is what protects nerves from damage and decay. Therefore, consuming vitamin K can improve your defense against neural degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia.
Furthermore, the anthocyanins in cabbage are a current area of research, but early indications point to it being a more powerful source of antioxidants than vitamin C, and red cabbage has, even more, types of anthocyanins than normal cabbage. It also appears that the nutrient uptake is not limited by anything and that people can eat as much cabbage as they want, and continue to accumulate antioxidants, which help fight off diseases, reduce chances of cancer, improve the nervous system, and increase brain function.

Improves Bones

Cabbage, as well as all cruciferous vegetables, are great sources of minerals, like calciummagnesium, and potassium. These three essential minerals are integral in the protection of bones from degradation and the onset of conditions like osteoporosis and general bone weakening.

CabbageRegulates Blood Pressure

The presence of potassium in cabbage also makes it a wonderful way to protect yourself from elevated blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Potassium is a vasodilator, which means that it opens up the blood vessels and eases the flow of blood, so it isn’t being forced in a stress-inducing way through constricted arteries and veins. Overall, cabbage is a great shield against many types of dangerous conditions!

Skin Care

As mentioned already, cabbage is rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C, anthocyanins, and sulfur, since it is a cruciferous vegetable. Antioxidants play a major role in skin health and the general toning and improvement of the body in response to the aging process. Free radicals can be an underlying cause of wrinkles, skin discoloration, spots, and many other conditions. Therefore, the antioxidants you get by eating cabbage can cause a turn-around in your aging processes, leaving you feeling and looking healthy and young.

Reduces Muscle Aches

When certain bacteria ferment the sugars in cabbage during the preparation of sauerkraut, lactic acid is released. It isn’t the easiest compound to find in a diet, but it has been shown to reduce muscle soreness and aches, so in some small way, cabbage can help general pain relief and muscle soreness, depending on how it is prepared.

Detoxifies the Body

Cabbage acts as a good detoxifier too, meaning that it purifies the blood and removes toxins, primarily free radicals and uric acid which are the main causes of rheumatism, gout, arthritis, renal calculi, skin diseases, and eczema. This detoxifying effect of cabbage is due to the high content of vitamin C and sulfur in cabbage.

Other Benefits Of Cabbage

Cabbage, being rich in iodine, helps in proper functioning of the brain and the nervous system, along with keeping the glands of the endocrine system in proper condition. It is good for the brain and is useful in the treatment of neural disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. The other nutrients present in cabbage, such as vitamin-E, keep the skin, eyes, and hair healthy. The calcium, magnesium, and potassium found in cabbage are very useful for a wide range of health benefits. Cabbage can also be used for the treatment of varicose veins, leg ulcers, peptic and duodenal ulcers.
Basically, this common component of your Chinese dishes could be a miraculous addition to your diet. Don’t be afraid to add cabbage to your daily diet, whether it is in your soup or salad, and that small change will help you live a healthier and longer life.
Cooked cabbage is how most people get it into their diet or system, but cooking actually causes a loss of many of the nutrients, particularly the high levels of vitamin C. Besides, the other nutrients become harder for the body to absorb. The best option is to eat the cabbage raw!
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"When certain bacteria ferment the sugars in cabbage during the cooking of sauerkraut, lactic acid is released."
One does NOT cook sauerkraut. To keep the beneficial active enzymes and probiotics, the temperature must NEVER go above 118 degrees.
Otherwise a good article on an overlooked powerhouse vegetable. Bonus - usually quite inexpensive. Red cabbage is best for its additional anthoxanthins. Very powerful detox and protective effects.



Meenakshi Nagdeve
Hi John, Thanks for your message, we have corrected the typo. Sauerkraut is indeed never cooked. Please do keep reading the latest on health and nutrition on our website and share your feedback.
Regards,
Team Organic Facts



Cabbage gives me gas but I have lost tons of weight ofd of it before



I was plagued by constipation during the last 6 months. I avoided the over-the counter remedies. A friend recommended cabbage as relief. I began with cole slaw (with every dinner meal)) and I noticed almost immediately a marked improvement. Now, instead of 'going', every 3 or 4 days, I'm going almost every 2 days. - An advance, I assure you.
I'm now planning to include steamed cabbage as side veggie and have it with salt and butter. I've tried it and it's quite tasty. You can also add other condiments.



May I recommend Italian salad dressing? It adds an immense amount of flavor to steamed cabbage or any dish in which you use this nutritious veggie. Enjoy in good health ...



I love to eat it shredded and sauteed with a little bit of oil mustard seeds and grated coconut!



Fermentationist
Lactic acid is indeed produced by fermentation. But, Cooking cabbage prevents fermentation because the lactobacillus species are killed at cooking temperatures.



Meenakshi Nagdeve
Yes, that is true. Cooking prevents fermentation.
Regards,
Team Organic Facts



Exactly. got to keep it under 118 degrees. Raw, or fermented is absolutely the best. I would go for some raw juice or cole slaw first, to give the microbess some fuel once it gets to the gut, then some sauerkraut . Sort of like the "mother" or a scoby in kombucha. But not really. 🙂



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My dog loves the crunchy ribs when I'm chopping it up for cole slaw or soup. She likes the broccoli stems too.



I'm eating a big bowl of frozen cooked corn with raw green cabbage slices, sipping on fresh lime juice and it's freaking delicious. cabbage, I find, makes my skin glow and boosts my concentration. eating cabbage makes me feel great overall.



Me too! I didn't know if it was the cabbage or not but maybe it is. ILOVECABBAGE!



This website gives so much information about cabbage. It makes me want to eat more.



I appreciate the understanding found. Further I enjoy cabbage and will continue to eat up the whole good . Thank you for your kindness, sharing sound and practical reasoning.



Quite informative 🙂 will try adding more cabbage in salad and i have heard that cabbage soup is also very nutritious.



Love cabbage eat it every day



While I generally had a good diet, the one problem was that I ate far too much rice. The doctor recommended cabbage as an alternative and he was spot on. Cabbage fills you up, readily absorbs flavors such as those of sausage or tomato sauce in any casserole dish, is tasty, and, of course, is highly nutritious.



I will add more of these to my diet...



I will add more of these to my diet...



Bunny Golightly
so delicious!



so delicious!



Did you know that you can cook stinging nettl, preferably soft sprouts or tops, and get one of the most healthy food there is? And it istotally free.



Did you know that you can cook stinging nettl, preferably soft sprouts or tops, and get one of the most healthy food there is? And it istotally free.



Sandra Gortman
I love cabbage soup. I just use tomatoes, onion, green, red, yellow, and orange peppers and fresh garlic. let it cook for about 30 to 40 minutes on medium. OMG this is so good. I eat it 3xs a day. So refreshing and it cleanses you. Try it and let me know how you like it. Garlic is optional but it has great benefits also so I use it. Almost out gotta make more tomorrow...



Patricia Vestevich
Just wanted to say thanks Sandra for reminding me about the simplistic way to enjoy all the benefits of cabbage. Came looking for an answer to my google question as to the VALUE of the throw-away-leaves ~ the dark green & chose this site to check that out ~ then found your ingredients in the comments
Just chopped up all the outer leaves our local farmer gives me for free and with your reminder....off to make some soup. 🙂 thanks again!



I'll definitely try this!!!



Saadiah Bawany
Wow so much of health benefit



Gabriel James Alechenu
there is something I love doin... I eat lots of vegetables... carrots, cocumber and cabbage though I never for once find out their health benefits but now that I do...hmmmmm. lovely piece here.



Opara Wisdom
flex flex chop any thing nwanne,infact eat more green flowers lol



this pretty much confirmed why I crave cabbage sometimes. lord knows I have a weak immune system.



this is a very good article.



Jannatul Mawa
Suh-weet!



Thank you very much for this article, it helps me out a lot.



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