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Top 10 Health Benefits of Cabbage

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Most kids frown with the mention of cabbage for lunch or dinner. Contrary to people’s choices, cabbage is considered to be very healthy. Infact, the health benefits of cabbage dates back to ancient times where Greeks used cabbage to heal eye infections.

Top 10 Health Benefits of Cabbage
Listed below are some 10 health benefits of cabbage:

  • Cabbage fights cancer risks
  • Low on calories and least fattening as compared to other vegetables
  • Rich source of vitamin C which helps in burning fat or calories
  • Fiber-laden which aids digestion, water absorption and eases defecation
  • Rich in potassium which is an important electrolyte that ensures nerve and heart health
  • Rich in vitamin A which essentially provides a youthful and clean skin
  • Rich source of vitamin E which again protects the skin from aging fast
  • Rich source of vitamin B which ensures nerve health and also helps in boosting the metabolic rates
  • Cures infections and ulcers
  • Boosts the production of antibodies

Cabbage deposits iron, sulphur and other nutrients which boosts the immune system and can help build a body you’d be proud of. Encourage your kids to eat cabbage coupled with sufficient amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and minerals in their diet.

Written by prarthna

April 22nd, 2008 at 7:17 am

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