#cabbagebenefits

Cabbage is popularly known as the “Drug of the poor”, because it is inexpensive and carries loads of health benefits. Due to this reason it is consumed worldwide across all socio-economic classes. The simple, sober, leafy, green vegetable is rich in nutrients (vitamins and minerals), dietary fiber, antioxidants, flavonoids, etc. Many people mistake it as lettuce (salad leaves) at times due to their similar appearance.

Cabbage belongs to the cruciferous family which also include greens like kale, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. Cabbage comes in varied colors from green to red to purple, with either smooth leaves or crinkled ones. So, let’s move on and discuss the multiple health benefits of cabbage, they are as follows:

The origin of this vegetable dates back to the Greek and Roman civilizations. They are the first to have used the cabbage for its culinary and medicinal properties. The introduction of cabbage in Europe was made by Celtic, 600 BC. Besides flavor, cabbage has beneficial health properties including the following few.