Cabbage, which is often lumped into the same category as
lettuce because of their similar appearance, is actually a part of the
cruciferous vegetable family.
Cruciferous
vegetables like cabbage, kale, and broccoli are
notorious for being chock-full of beneficial nutrients. If you are trying to
improve your diet, cruciferous vegetables are a good place to start.
The cabbage may help
protect against radiation, prevent cancer, and reduce heart disease risk.
Cabbage can vary in
color from green to red and purple, and the leaves can be smooth or crinkled.
There is a range of cabbage products available for purchase online. With less
than 20 calories per half cup
cooked, it is a vegetable worth making room on your plate for.
This MNT feature is
part of a collection of articles discussing the health benefits of
popular foods. It provides a nutritional breakdown of cabbage and an
in-depth look at its possible health benefits, how to incorporate more cabbage
into your diet and any potential health risks of consuming this vegetable.
Fast
facts on cabbage
Here are some key
points about cabbage. More detail and supporting information is in the main
article.
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable.
A chemical in cabbage may protect
against the negative effects of radiation.
The sulforaphane found in cabbage
may help protect against cancer.
Half
a cup of cooked cabbage contains 81.5 micrograms of vitamin K.
Benefits
Consuming fruits and
vegetables of all kinds has long been associated with a reduced risk of many
adverse health conditions.
Many studies have
suggested that increasing consumption of plant-based foods like cabbage
decreases the risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and
overall mortality. It can also help promote a healthy complexion, increased
energy, and overall lower weight.
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