A nice head of cabbage, do you choose this veggie on a regular basis when shopping in the grocery store. This vegetable is often overlooked as a healing food, the humble cabbage has much to offer in therapeutic benefits.
Fights Cancer: a member of the cruciferous food family, cabbage contains powerful anticancer compounds, namely indoles and sulforaphane. Recent studies have shown that people who eat at least three servings of cruciferous vegetables each week hav a lower risk of prostrate, colorectoral, and lung cancer. In addition, indoles help to deactivate estrone, a dangerous form of estrogen that is associated with breast cancer.
Healer of ulcers; a substance unique to raw cabbage knows as vitamin U or s-methylmethionine has had remarkable success in healing stomach and duodenal ulcers within as little as four days. Drinking just four glasses of raw cabbage juice every day appears to dramatically reduce the pain and healing time of gastro-intestinal ulcers. The amino glutamine, which has anti-inflammatory properties, may also contribute to this.
Cabbage leaves can be used for enhancing the healing process of leg ulcers, wounds and varicose veins when applied externally to the problem area. Mastitis or breast inflammation often experienced by mothers when breast-feeding may also be relieved in this way.
In addition, cabbage can be a useful aid for gastro-intestinal health. The German fermented cabbage product called sauerkraut supports the digestive tract by promoting the growth of friendly bacteria in the gut.
Nutrients: Vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, C, E, K, U, beta-carotene, biotin, folate; calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc and fiber.
recipe: Stir Fried Cabbage with Leeks
2 tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 savoy cabbage shredded, 1 leek, trimmed and cooked, 3 cloves garlic, crushed; ground pepper
heat oil in a wok and stir-fry cabbage, leek and garlic until cooked through. Season with black pepper and serve as a veggie side dish.
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