Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Nutritional Value of Cabbage

Health Benefits of Green and Red Cabbage
  • All varieties of cabbage are high in nutritional value. In addition to having anticancer properties, cabbage is a good source of many health-boosting nutrients.


    The nutrients found in cabbage may not only help reduce the risk of cancer, but also boost immunity, fight damage caused by free radicals, promote bone health, boost heart and digestive health, and aid weight loss.
    Nutrients in Cabbage

    When it comes to nutritional value, cruciferous vegetables like cabbage are some of the best choices. An excellent source of vitamins C and K, cabbage is also a very good source of:
  • vitamin B6
  • folate
  • manganese
  • fiber

    Green and red cabbage are good sources of vitamins A, B1, and B2, calcium, potassium, tryptophan, protein, and magnesium.
     

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