23 Jun Cabbage

Cabbage

is a leafy green or purple plant grown all year round, cabbageis great eaten raw or cooked.

Cabbage has huge percentage of vitamin C as well as containing vitamin B6, Calcium with traces of iron, vitamin A and magnesium.

1. Ideal for weight loss! It has only 33 calories in a cup of cooked cabbage, is low in fat and high in fiber. It is definitely a smart carb.
   2. It is a brain food! It is full of vitamin K and anthocyanins that help with mental function and concentration. These nutrients also prevent nerve damage, improving your defence against Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia. Red cabbage has the highest amount of these power nutrients.
2. All vegetables are good for the skin, but cabbage is one of the best
3. High in sulfur, the beautifying mineral. Cabbage helps dry up oily and acne skin. Internally sulfur is essential for keratin, a protein substance necessary for healthy hair, nails, and skin.
4. Helps detoxify the body. The high content of vitamin C and sulphur in cabbage removes toxins (free radicals and uric acid). These are the main causes of arthritis, skin diseases, rheumatism and gout.
5. Has well-known cancer preventative compounds lupeol, sinigrin and sulforaphane.
   They stimulate enzyme activity and inhibit the growth of cancer tumors. A Study on women showed a reduction in breast cancer when cruciferous vegetables like cabbage were added to their diet.
6. Helps keep blood pressure from getting high. The high potassium content helps by opening up blood vessels, easing the flow of blood.
7. Cabbage for headaches A warm compress made with cabbage leaves can help relieve the pain of a headache. Crush cabbage leaves, place in a cloth, and apply on the forehead.
8. Hangovers from heavy drinking were reduced by using cabbage, since Roman times.
9. Anti-inflammatory and Blood Sugar Regulator. The natural red pigments of red cabbage (betalains) is said to lower blood sugar levels and boost insulin production. Of course it has no white sugars and very few simple sugars. Betalains have powerful anti-inflammatory properties just like beets.    Source: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/9-suprising-health-benefits-of-cabbage.html#ixzz35Pa76dbv

Cabbages can be steamed, fried, sautéed, added to casseroles, made into soups and eaten raw.

Recipe Okonomiyaki Japanese pancake

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Flour
• 2 Tablespoons Sake or dry white wine; optional
• 2 Cups Cabbage; Shredded
• 3-4 White parts Spring onions; Sliced
• 1 Handful Other veggies like corn, peas or asparagus; Chopped
• 1/4 Cup Vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Create a batter with the flour and water
2. Add the sake
3. Add the vegetables and mix well
4. Heat table spoon of oil in frying pan
5. Add 1/4 of mixture evenly distributing veggies
6. Turn a few times ensuring it is pressed down on with spatula until golden brown
7. Repeat 3 more times
8. Serve with mayonnaise and or okonomi sauce(find in Asian stores)