Cabbage

Cabbage:

Cabbage has special benefits for lowering cholesterol. Raw cabbage has more benefits than cooked one.Cabbage majorly classified into 3 types Red, Green, Savoy.

 Nutritional values with Cabbage:

• Cabbage is not only cleanses but also a detoxifies the body.
• Cabbage balances acids in the stomach.
• Cabbage removes acidity and gives relief from arthritic pains. 
• Cabbage + Apple juice will cool's the body.
• Cabbage will act as anti aging.
• Cabbage will remove ulcers in the stomach.
• Cabbage juice as face pack will remove dryness and wrinkles.
• Cabbage boiled water used to clean the face. It acts as a skin toner.
• Cabbage juice (Raw) has anti ulcer properties.
• Cabbage juice (raw) will act against blood vomiting's, joint pains, sore throat, broken bones.  
• Cabbage have Isocyanates which prevents cancer. It is especially good to prevent lung cancer.
• Cabbage repairs damaged parts in the body.
• Cabbage have an excellent source of vitamin-c to boost the immunity system.
• Cabbage soup acts as a shield from cold & cough, depression, headaches.
• Cabbage have dietary fiber which re-leaves constipation. 
• Cabbage contains sulfur which fights with infections.
• Cabbage purifies the blood and avoid certain blood related problems.
• Cabbage is brain food, it contains iodine which awakes nervous system and makes the brain function properly.
• Cabbage keeps skin and hair healthy due to the presence of vitamin-E.
• Cabbage is used a primary food by the Chinese while constructing china wall.
• Cabbage have anti-oxidants which lower cholesterol and prevent cancers.
• Cabbage (red color) contains more antioxidants which kill free radicals in the body.
• Cabbage contains Vitamin-A,B,C,K ,magnesium, manganese, iron,zinc and potassium.
• Cabbage is good food for pregnant women and diabetic patients.
• Cabbage have amino acids which act as anti-inflammation.
• Cabbage detoxifies the lungs, it is good for asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory disorders.
• Cabbage works as a bowel cleanser, due to the presence of iodine with sulfur.
• Cabbage contains lactic acid which protects colon.
• Cabbage lowers cholesterol and gives cardiovascular support to the body.
• Cabbage prevents anemia due to rich in folic acid. 
• Cabbage contains Phyto-nutrients which lowers the risk of getting cancers by eliminating toxins in the body.
• Cabbage has low caloric value and rich in nutrients makes it as the ideal food for weight loss.
• Cabbage (red color) contains polyphenols which prevent Alzheimer's disease.
• Cabbage contains indole-3-carbinol (phytonutrient) which helps in lowering cholesterol.
• Cabbage leaves were burnt and used as antiseptic ointment in ancient days.
• Cabbage (raw) contains glutamine (amino acid) which improves intestinal health.
• Cabbage contains 90% of water content and equivalent to watermelon(92%). 
• Red cabbage contains powerful antioxidants (anthocyanin) which protects the entire body.
• February the 17th was declared as World Cabbage Day.Cabbage is Russian national food.

Cautions with Cabbage:

• Cabbage deliver its potential power when it was taken as a salad (Raw).
• Boiling cabbage will lose certain helpful nutrients. Steaming is a better process.
• Better to select light green inside whitish color cabbage.
• Raw cabbage juice will increase intestinal gas. To overcome dilute juice with more water.
• Cabbage juice is mixed with carrot juice for better taste to consume.
• Cabbage contains high amounts of sodium.
• Choose Cabbage which has outer surrounded green wrappers.Check the bottom of cabbage, sellers will remove wilted leaves when cabbage becomes older or loses freshness.