The Benefits Of Red Cabbage Vs Green Cabbage

Five Reasons Why You Should Choose Red Cabbage

There are many people who choose to eat green cabbage rather than red. Both of these Cruciferous vegetables are great cooked or fresh. However, did you know that red cabbage yield more nutrients? Here is why...

1. Red cabbage is considered a superfood. It contains approximately 10 more cancer-fighting nutrients than green cabbage. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/diet/cruciferous-vegetables-fact-sheet

2. Red cabbage combats inflammation in order to protect our immune system.

3. It is loaded with vitamin K which assists our bodies to maintain healthy teeth and bones. Protecting us from developing osteoporosis.

4. It is known to reduce cholesterol. Eating fresh red cabbage is best for this task as most of your nutrients.

5. It is a probiotic. This is what promotes a healthy gut. It is extremely important for us to eliminate, daily in order to maintain a healthy immune system. Eating red cabbage will move this process along quite nicely.

https://www.eatthe80.com/superfood-spotlight-red-cabbage/#:~:text=In%20comparison%20to%20green%20cabbage,%2C%20bone%2C%20%26%20immune%20health.

It is important to remember that cooked vegetables are not as effective as eating them fresh. However, incorporating red cabbage into a salad is ideal for getting the best results.

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