8 Ways Cabbage is Good for You
Many people recognize cabbage for its bounty of fiber, vitamins and minerals. One cup of chopped, raw green cabbage is only 22 calories and delivers:
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- 54% of the recommended daily value for vitamin C.
- 85% of the recommended daily value for vitamin K.
- More than 2 grams of fiber.
- 1 gram of protein.
According to registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD, “Cabbage is also a potassium-rich food, which can help lower high blood pressure,.The more we learn about cabbage, the better it promises to be.”
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- Cabbage fights inflammation.
- Cabbage keeps you strong.
- Cabbage improves digestion.
- Cabbage help protect your heart.
- Cabbage helps lower cholesterol level.
- Cabbage helps lower blood pressure.
- Cabbage helps maintain bone health and blood clotting.
- Cabbage helps to prevent cancer.