CABBAGE NUTRIENTS (BRASSICA OLERACEA)

Vitamine A protects your skin and eyes

- Vitamine B boosts your energy metabolism and helps with concentration.

- Vitamine C - one cup shredded cabbage implies around 34 milligrams

- Vitamine E - a great source of vitamin E, making it good for the complexion.

- Potassium - Its high portion of potassium purifies your body and skin

- Selen helps body releasing second messengers for a good feeling

Cabbage contains important Vital Substances like Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Cink and Iron. In addition cabbage contains a great deal of insoluble fiber too.

Cabbage is also an excellent source of vitamin C and beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor). These anti-oxidants are helpful to fight free radicals that are circulating in our body and increase our process of aging.

The high amount of beta-carotene may cut the risk of cataracts.

Raw, the cabbage is a good source of folic acid which lowers the risk of having babies with Spina bifida.

Juiced cabbage promotes healing of some ulcers.

Cabbage also reduces risk of heart disease and stroke, alleviate rheumatisms and skin problems.

On top of all these properties, this vegetable is low in calories.

Caution:Cabbage reduces absorption of iodine. If you do eat more than 2 to 3 times a week this vegetable, be sure you do not suffer from thyroid disorders and ensure your intake of iodine