12 uses of cabbage that few people know

The nutritional content and the amount of vitamins in cabbage is 4.5 times as much as carrots and 3.6 times as much as potatoes. In addition, vitamins A together with vitamins P in cabbage keep blood vessel walls more stable. Cabbage also contains anti-cancer agents such as sulforaphane, phenethyl isothiocyanate and indol-33 carbinol. However, there are many other effects of cabbage that we rarely know about:

12 EXCELLENT BENEFITS FROM CABBAGE

1. Help to form red blood cells

Iron is an ingredient that helps promote the formation of red blood cells, thus avoiding the symptoms of anemia. Consuming cabbage in combination with orange juice or grapefruit juice has the abbility to optimize the absorption of iron from cabbage.

2. Prevent cancer

Cabbage and vegetables in the same family contain a substance that can fight against cancer cells in the body. They help stimulate enzymes to inhibit tumor growth. Research in China also shows that women who consume a certain amount of vegetables like cabbage and broccoli can reduce the risk of breast cancer symptoms.

3. Good for the heart

What are the effects of cabbage? The potassium content of cabbage is good for cardiovascular health and maintains healthy blood circulation while avoiding clogging of blood vessels to the heart. Potassium is also a good compound to reduce the symptoms of hypertension. The high potassium content in cabbage is one of the recommended foods for hypertension.

4. Enhance immunity

Like oranges, grapes or apples which are rich in vitamin C, cabbage also has many of these vitamins, so the use of cabbage is to make the immune system grow stronger. Vitamin C is also good for skin health care.

5. Reduce body’s weight

Cabbage is one of the top recommended vegetables for those who want to naturally lose weight. Cabbage contains many useful components of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. You can eat cabbage in bulk because it is rich in fiber and low in calories, it will not increase your weight.

6. Detoxify the body

Due to its high content of vitamin C and sulfur, cabbage can help eliminate toxins (free radicals). Free radicals are one of the main causes of arthritis, skin diseases, rheumatism and gout.

7. Good for the brain

Cabbage or cruciferous vegetables are a good source of vitamin K and anthocyanin that can support for mental health and concentration of brain. These nutrients may also prevent nerve damage, Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Therefore, cabbage is very beneficial for your brain health.

8. Good for the eyes

Cabbage is a rich source of fruits and vegetables containing beta-carotene. For most people, especially those who are older, regularly eating cabbage will prevent macular degeneration and can improve eye health as well as prevent cataracts. Beta carotene has been shown to reduce prostate cancer by several studies.

9. Anti-inflammatory

Cabbage has anti-inflammatory properties and is a major source of glutamine. Glutamine is a strong anti-inflammatory substance, so eating cabbage can reduce the effects of diseases like inflammation, irritation, allergies, joint pain, fever, and skin disorders.

10. Bone health

Cabbage contains minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium. This mineral is known for its ability to maintain bone health.

11. Deal with headache

Using cabbage leaves as a warm compress can help relieve headaches. Moreover, crushing cabbage leaves and placing it on the forehead can also reduce headaches. For chronic headaches, drinking cabbage juice (25-50ml) may help eliminate headaches.

12. Laxative

The benefits of cabbage are similar to other vegetables, they are considered as one kind of vegetable that can be defecated easily due to their high fiber content.

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