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Is Cabbage Good For You?
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Cabbage can have a bad reputation for its strong smell, but it’s a fantastic vegetable to cook with and handy to throw in many recipes. We took a look at whether it's also good for you and the nutritional properties it has.
What is cabbage?
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that comes from the same family as broccoli, kale and cauliflower. It comes in different varieties, including sweetheart, white and purple cabbage. It is a versatile vegetable that can be used to make fermented food such as kimchi, and can be eaten raw in coleslaws and salads or cooked in meals like stir-fries.
Does cabbage have nutritional value?
Raw cabbage is actually packed with lots of nutrients:
- It’s a source of protein and fibre
- It is very high in essential vitamins, particularly vitamin K, where 90 grams can yield 85% of your recommended daily intake. It is also a great source of vitamins C
- It is a good source for a range of minerals, including folate, manganese and calcium
Is cabbage good for you?
Cabbage is great for you and it is a worthy vegetable to add into your diet. It is packed with antioxidants and can lessen chronic inflammation. It also improved your gut health and digestive system.
Got any more questions for us? Let us know in the comments!
By Toni Olukiran
Toni is one of our lovely Content Marketing Assistants, and when she’s not writing posts about everything from Jamaican cooking to vegan champagne, she’s making a Spotify playlist (she was at 200, at her last count) or playing tennis in the park.
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