| Sadly, most American households wrinkle their noses | | | | energy metabolism.Modern science has proven |
| at the mere mention of this valuable, all powerful and | | | | beyond a reasonable doubt that the health benefits |
| sorely misunderstood vegetable. The word cabbage is | | | | and therapeutic value of cabbage, which also plays a |
| usually enough to send children to their rooms with a | | | | role in the inhibition of infections and ulcers. Cabbage |
| myraid of excuses as to why they may not wish to | | | | extracts have been proven to kill certain viruses and |
| eat their evening meal. While cabbage is a delicious | | | | bacteria in the laboratory setting. Cabbage boosts the |
| and healthful staple in other countries, it is almost | | | | immune system's ability to produce more |
| foreign to Americans, with the exception of good old | | | | antibodies. Cabbage provides high levels of iron and |
| fashioned cole slaw. Do recognize that this American | | | | sulphur, minerals that work in part as cleansing agents |
| cabbage specific, mayonnaise laden dish full of | | | | for the digestive system.There are many different |
| hydrogenated oils and other unmentionables, absolutely | | | | varieties of cabbage, so please, be brave and |
| ruins the reason for eating such a healthful food in the | | | | innovative. Green cabbage is the most popular, |
| first place.Cabbage is a sturdy, strong and abundant | | | | common and of course the one we are most familiar |
| vegetable. Hardy and easy to grow, it is almost | | | | with. Take a walk on the wild side with Savoy |
| universally available in all countries and cultures. | | | | cabbage. With yellow crinkled leaves, you can use this |
| Cabbage belongs to the all important family of | | | | variety of cabbage as an alternate in many recipes. |
| cruciferous vegetables. The members of this family of | | | | Let's not forget Bok Choy, a routine addition to |
| vegetables are so named for their cross shaped | | | | Chinese recipes that has a sweet, light, celery type |
| (crucifer) flower petals. Rich in nutrition and fiber, | | | | familiarity. Red Cabbage. It goes without saying in that |
| cabbage is an absolutely phenomenal source of | | | | it simply has to be good for you given all that beautiful |
| Vitamin C. Even more impressive is that cabbage is | | | | plant pigment where the majority of nutrition is stored. |
| famous for a specialized, naturally occurring, | | | | Red cabbage is good in salads and is commonly |
| nitrogenous compound known as indoles. Current | | | | pickled. Napa cabbage has a mild sweet taste and is |
| research indicates that indoles can lower the risk of | | | | incredible in stir fry dishes.Whatever your choice of |
| various forms of cancer.Cabbage was popular with | | | | cabbage may be, enjoy a serving at least once a |
| the ancient Greeks and Romans. An early Roman | | | | week along with your other valuable and health |
| medicinal preperation blended lard with the ashes of | | | | promoting cruciferous vegetables. Try to cook your |
| burnt cabbage to make an ointment for disinfecting | | | | cabbage lightly. Steaming and quick stir fry dishes are |
| wounds. Throughout history, the Asian diet has been | | | | considered to be the best methods for preserving the |
| rich and abundant in cabbage and its various varieties. | | | | power packed natural nutrition given so freely by |
| Epidemiological studies have found that men living in | | | | Mother Nature. Cabbage soup anyone?Dr. Linda Posh |
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| Similar data has been uncovered regarding breast | | | | educational background with degrees in organic |
| cancer rates among women.It is no wonder that the | | | | chemistry, psychology and a Masters in |
| lowely, plain, boring cabbage gets rave reviews from | | | | Communication Sciences and Disorders. The Dr. sports |
| the world of nutritionists. Cabbage is relatively cheap | | | | a diverse work history including experience and |
| yet one of the richest when it comes to protective | | | | expertise in acute care neurorehab services, special |
| vitamins. Talk about the original weight loss food! One | | | | education, autism support services, spinal cord injuries, |
| cup of cabbage contains only around 15 | | | | senior rehabilitation services and currently consults to |
| calories.Cabbage is rich in the following nutrients:Vitamin | | | | both patients and colleagues in natural health. Recently, |
| A: responsible for the protection of your skin and | | | | she has been in the laboratory, formulating |
| eyes.Vitamin C: an all important anti-oxidant and helps | | | | revolutionary whole food nutritional |
| the mitochondria to burn fat.Vitamin E: a fat soluble | | | | supplements.Nutra-Resources Body Balance Liquid |
| anti-oxidant which plays a role in skin integrity.Vitamin B: | | | | Vitamins Website donates all profits to providing free |
| helps maintain integrity of nerve endings and boosts | | | | Health Care for those in need. |