Cabbage - therapeutic properties of a miracle vegetable

Cultivated for over 4000 years and known for its beneficent properties , cabbage should not be missing from our diet, especially in these months.Rich in vitamin A, C, E, B1, B2, K, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, copper, sulfur and fiber, cabbage is an elixir of youth and a natural anticancer medicine.

In salads, baked or pickled, cabbage fight against obesity, cancer or cardiovascular disease and help us overcome the health problems of the most varied, from constipation to ulcers and rheumatism. Cabbage has anti-aging properties, helping us to keep our figure (25 kcal in 100g of cabbage), fresh complexion, beautiful skin and get rid of cellulite.

That's why you should eat cabbage, for health properties are numerous and very important:

Cabbage - 6 properties essential for health and youth:


1. Cabbage - important properties in preventing colon cancer, stomach, esophagus or lungs: cruciferous vegetables (especially cabbage) regularly consumed significantly reduces cancer risk of various types, cleanse the blood and detoxify the body, fighting against free radicals and strengthening the body's overall resistance.

2. Cabbage helps to better functioning of the nervous system and brain: rich in iodine, cabbage contributes to cognitive development needs and to fight diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, it is also recommended for pregnant women, due to its high folic acid necessary for system development nervous baby still in her womb.

3. Cabbage - valuable healing properties due to the sulfur, potassium, vitamin K and vitamin U: It seems that cabbage juice (4-5 glasses per day) may improve or even heal gastric ulcers, and other injuries, from cracks, burns, varicose ulcer infections until, by simply applying cabbage leaves on the problem area. They are recommended for external use and for migraine, rheumatic pain, bites or eczema.

4. Cabbage combat anemia and energizes the body: with a high content of iron, copper and manganese, kale fight anemia and significantly contribute to remineralization, revitalize and energize general, it helps digestion, reduces blood sugar levels and has a strong antidepressant effect.

5. Cabbage has properties important for muscle growth, tissue repair, improves vision because large amounts of vitamin C, helps us keep the gums healthy and strong immune system, defending us from infections, colds or flu.

6. Cabbage - anti-aging properties: improving cell respiration, cabbage extended youth and can be used to treat seborrheic or acne to varicose veins by applying compresses with cabbage juice, cabbage juice mask can have amazing effects against cellulite and regain shine the skin.

Now that it's still winter, you should know that sauerkraut clean the digestive tract and helps detoxify the body, due to lactic acid obtained by fermentation. Moreover, it seems that not only improves digestion, speeds up fat burning and help you regain your figure.