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There's cabbage and the head's empty!

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There's cabbage and the head's empty!

It reigns on tables in raw, sour and cooked form. White cabbage is a popular ingredient in ancient Polish cuisine. What are the nutritional values of cabbage and is it worth reaching for?

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1. The nutritional value of cabbage

We can mention sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin C (in raw materials only), B vitamins, beta-carotene, fiber, copper, choline or selenium. Therefore, future mothers should ensure that these ingredients are properly supplied in the diet. It should also be remembered that cabbage vegetables are a source of heavy metals, including arsenic. However, the average content of heavy metal in the capsule, including Arsenic, does not exceed the upper production norm.

2. The effect of cabbage on the brain

According to many researchers, products rich in B vitamins and anthocyanins, which can be found in cabbage vegetables, have a beneficial effect on the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Cabbage, thanks to its high levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, can have a positive effect on nervous system functioning.

3. Cabbage for a cold

Cabbage also supports the process of cleansing the body of toxins. It is especially recommended during times when there is an increased risk of influenza, as well as for colds or other respiratory diseases. Cabbages have a positive effect on the immune system, among other things, because of their vitamin C content. Due to their phytocide content, they act as an antibacterial and antifungal agent.

4. The debilitating properties of cabbage

Other nutritional and health-relevant foods have been severely restricted in the diet. It should be noted that there is no product that contains all the necessary nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. So when using low-energy diets, combine cabbage, which is low in calories, with other valuable products. In addition, cabbage is a low-glycemic product, so it does not cause sudden increases in blood glucose levels, which are also important in the weight loss process. This vegetable also boosts the functioning of the body's amino acid flora.

5. The processed cabbage is soaked and cooked

Because of the many health benefits that come from eating cooked, raw and sour cabbage, this vegetable should be included in the diet. It is not without reason that cabbage has been appearing for centuries on tables in Poland. However, it is worth remembering that it is best to eat cabbage in as little processed form as possible, as it then retains the most beneficial ingredients for health. It contains a lot of antioxidants and prevents water retention in the body.

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