Despite being relatively cheap and easy to cook, cabbage is also packed with vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin K, making it a stapple in many cuisines around the world.
This highly nutritious vegetable, which is often overlooked, comes in a variety of shapes and colors, including red, purple, white, and green.
Among the rest, the cabbage “is rich in vitamin B6 and folate, both of which are essential for many important processes in the body, including energy metabolism and the normal functioning of the nervous system.”
Further, it is high in fiber and contains powerful antioxidants, especially vitamin C that may protect against heart disease, certain cancers, and vision loss.
On top of that, cabbage helps reduce chronic inflammation, improves digestion, and helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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