Hmmmmm. You are probably wondering “What is this mystery ingredient? And why is it so important to add to my diet?”
Well you may be surprised to know that it is the humble little CABBAGE. If you don’t eat cabbage regularly, now is the time to start. Red or white, raw or cooked. You’re bound to like it any which way.
First, let me explain to you WHY you should eat more cabbage:
–Cabbage is one of only two vegetables that is a mainstay for the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
–It contains 20 different flavonoids and 15 different phenols all of which add up to LOTS OF ANTIOXIDANTS and ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES
–You won’t break the bank purchasing cabbage–it’s very inexpensive!!
–The glucosinolates in cabbage help prevent cancer, especially bladder, colon and prostate cancers
–Your digestive tract is greatly supported by eating cabbage
–Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Vitamin B6 and a very good source of fiber
SO now that you understand how beneficial to your body it is to eat cabbage, you’re ready to try it! Here are some of my FAVORITE cabbage recipes. You’ll find crunchy raw cabbage and soft, rich cooked cabbage in lots of the recipes on this blog. I think after trying some you’ll be a cabbage convert like me!
CABBAGE AND BEEF BOWL (Recipes tab; Entrees section)
TURKEY CABBAGE SOUP (Recipes tab; Soup section)
ROASTED VEGETABLE AND BLACK BEAN TACOS WITH PICKLED ONIONS AND CREAMY SAUCE (Recipes tab; Entrees section)
SHREDDED KALE SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT, SMOKED ALMONDS AND APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE (Recipes tab; Salad section)
BAKED TOFU AND VEGETABLE STIR FRY WITH UDON NOODLES (Recipes tab; Entrees section)
BARBECUE CHICKEN AND QUINOA DINNER BOWL WITH HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE (Recipes tab; Entrees section)
ROASTED VEGETABLE AND BARLEY BOWL WITH TAHINI SAUCE (Recipes tab; Entrees section)
Enjoy these recipes and let me know if you like them. And thank you for showing the humble little cabbage the love it deserves. 🙂
