Red Cabbage- A Delicious, Cruciferous, Nutritious Vegetable

Red cabbage is a cruciferous, nutritious, vegetable also known as purple cabbage.

Nutrient dense, low in calories, rich in vitamins and minerals such vitamin C, fiber, vitamin K, folate, manganese, calcium, potassium, magnesium, red cabbage is also rich in dietary anthocyanins, antioxidants, a group of deep red, purple and blue pigments found in plants, which have  probiotic and antioxidant functions.

Purple cabbage is a good source of dietary fiber. It can help improve bowel movements, keep gut flora healthy, and could even help manage weight by increasing feelings of fullness

A cruciferous vegetable rich in health-promoting properties, red cabbage contains trace amounts of sulfur. These sulfur compounds help your body to build and fix your DNA and protect your cells from damage. Sulfur also helps with metabolizing food and contributes to the health of your skin, tendons, and ligaments.

Purple cabbage can be easily incorporated into your diet through various cooking methods and recipes. It is delicious both raw and cooked, steamed, braised or sautéed with other vegetables.

References:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10130226/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7503525/

 

Polish Red Cabbage

Red Cabbage Salad with Apple