Health Benefits of Cabbage

Cabbage

Cabbage contains beta-carotene and a high level of vitamin C. Antioxidants that reduce free radicals in your body, which contribute to degenerative diseases.  The vitamin K in cabbage is good for the brain. The Vitamin A and calcium in cabbage is good for bone health and prevents osteoporosis. Potassium protects your body against high blood pressure. There are so many different recipes for making cabbage, that it may be included in your diet on a regular basis.

Curried Cabbage

1 tbsp oil

2 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp turmeric

1 small white onion, cut and sliced thin.

1 small head cabbage, cored, and sliced thin

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add mustard seeds and turmeric, and allow to fry for a moment, then add the onion, and let it fry, for several minutes, stirring often. Add cabbage and salt, and mix thoroughly. Cook uncovered, over medium heat, stirring continuously, until cabbage begins to wilt. Sprinkle with lemon juice. 

Green Coleslaw

1 small head of cabbage

2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

2 tbsp fresh parsley, shredded

½ cup sour cream

Juice of 1 small lemon

Black pepper

Instructions

Grate cabbage, cut into thin strips.

In large bowl, combine cabbage, dill and parsley. Blend together sour cream and lemon juice.

Pour over cabbage.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Mix well.