| The vegetable cabbage is very easy to grow and is | | | | eyes. It has Vitamin B that aids in the integrity of your |
| readily available in the market. It is cultivated in most | | | | nerves and metabolic functions. Vitamin C can also be |
| countries worldwide just like other common cruciferous | | | | found in this leafy veggie and is responsible for |
| vegetables like broccoli, brussel sprouts and cauliflower | | | | supporting the mitochondria in fat-burning processes |
| which are part of our day to day cooking. Cabbage is | | | | and in keeping your skin in its healthy state. |
| famous for its nutritional values, medicinal effects, and | | | | Cabbage can also help clean your intestines. Fresh |
| other therapeutic properties which earned it a spot in | | | | cabbage juice can relieve abdominal pain, indigestion, |
| the diet world - the Cabbage Soup Diet. | | | | headache, bronchitis, and asthma. Studies have shown |
| Vegetable Family and History | | | | that cabbage also prevents the formation or |
| Cabbage is from the Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | | | | development of cancer cells. Its iron and sulphur |
| family under the group of Brassica oleracea Capita. It | | | | contents are factors making it effective in cleaning our |
| was local to the Mediterranean region coming from a | | | | digestive system. The cabbage has also shown in |
| leafy mustard herb. The ancient Romans and Greeks | | | | aiding the production of more antibodies protecting us |
| have used the cabbage to prepare some forms of | | | | from different illnesses. |
| medicine. They have extracted white juice from newly | | | | Varieties of Cabbage |
| picked white cabbage and used it to relieve painful or | | | | Cabbage comes in many forms. It is often classified |
| irritated eyes. The Romans and ancient Egyptians also | | | | according to its shape and maturity. Green cabbages |
| took the concoction to prevent intoxication. | | | | are the most common. Red cabbages are very rich in |
| "Caboche" is believed to be the root of the English | | | | nutrition and are often thinly shredded to prepare |
| name of cabbage. It is derived from the Normanno | | | | delicious fresh salads. More delicate forms like the Bok |
| Picard word which means "head". Cabbage has | | | | Choy, a Chinese variety, can also be found. |
| proven itself to be one of the most useful vegetables | | | | There are traditional varieties like the cone-shaped |
| in history. It has earned for itself a very high position in | | | | Early Jersey Wakefield, Late Flat Dutch, and the round |
| the list of nutritious foods. | | | | headed Danish Ballhead. There is also a variant called |
| Why Cabbage is a Star Vegetable | | | | Napa cabbage famous for its sweetness and is |
| The cabbage is known the world over. Aside from | | | | perfect to pair with dry fish. |
| being inexpensive, it is very easy to prepare and | | | | A cabbage is a usual for different salad preparations. |
| contains a lot of healthy benefits. It is vital for everyone | | | | Some dishes use the cabbage whish is prepared by |
| to know the countless benefits of this vegetable. | | | | freezing or parboiling the head of the vegetable and |
| Nutrition experts all over the world have established | | | | filling it with rice and chopped meat. It is also an |
| the health benefits of cabbage. Cabbage maybe | | | | ingredient of choice to supplement soups or stews. |
| cheap in price but is very high in protective vitamins. It | | | | The Cabbage Soup Diet has a great following of |
| is low caloric and is very rich in nutrients. This | | | | those who want to quickly rid themselves of some |
| vegetable has Vitamin A which can help protect the | | | | pounds. |