Why Should You Eat More Cabbage? To Many Reasons Too Pick Just One

Cabbage isn't just for Cole Slaw, This low in calorie but very nutritious veggie can make a great addition to many of the meals you already make.  

 Rich in phyto-nutrient anti-oxidants cabbage is in the same "family" as cauliflower, kale, broccoli and brussels sprouts.   It comes in a few varieties: red, green, and Savoy.

 The type of anti-oxidants in Cabbage are known to help protect against colon, breast, and prostate cancer, as well as reducing LDL (bad cholesterol" levels. And, a great source of fiber.

You may be saying "but I don't know how to pick a head of cabbage", it is pretty easy and just like you would a head of lettuce.  You want it compact, firm and heavy for its size.  I can almost guarantee every head available at the store is good, it just depends on what size head you want.   You can even cheat buy just buying one of those put-cut cole slaw mixes.     As with any fruit or veggie you must wash it thoroughly (EVEN THE PRE-CUT STUFF).  Conventionally grown cabbage is usually subjected to insecticide sprays because pest are a common problem.  If you want to clean it better then just rinsing good in cold water, try soaking it in salt water for 30 minutes, then rinse it again to remove everything that was loosened in the soak.     To prepare just cut off the stem end and cut in half.  From there the cutting depends on what you are using it for.

I have been using cabbage instead of lettuce in sandwiches, yummy.   That is a good way to get it in into your diet and a way to change things up.   There is so many ways to use it, I will work on some recipes to put on here but in the mean time just look around the internet and I am sure you will find one that inspires you.

* If you are including it in your diet for the cholesterol lowering affect try steaming it, when cooked for a short period by steam it does a better job at binding to bile acids (necessary for lowering cholesterol).  Be careful not to overcook, overcooking will render it useless.  Keep your cooking time around 5 minutes.   Never microwave it!  Raw cabbage will still do the job, cooking just gives it a boost.

Here is what WebMd says about cabbage:

Warning: if you have a thyroid condition or any issues with your thyroid, please consult your doctor before going cabbage crazy.   Read what WebMD says.