Red Cabbage

Red Cabbage. What is it and what the heck does it do for you anyway? In some cultures, Cabbage is more eaten then Potatoes. This is because it is more filling and also better for your system.

More commonly found in a coleslaw recipe, it is very tasty on its own. All you need is a drop of Oil a little vinegar and you are on your way!

Ok, so what are the benefits of eating this vegetable? And what are the immediate effects of it?

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What does Red Cabbage Do?

Well, for starters...

It is absolutely a fantastic food for helping to prevent colon cancer. There is no solid proof of it, but it is believed that it the estrogen that is stimulated helps with the malignancies that are increased with colon cancer.

Very high in both fiber and Vitamin C it is an excellent addition due to its low calorie intake. I believe it is best served raw as when cooked it smells terrible, and when in a coleslaw the mayonnaise and salt etc. increase the fat and calorie content.

So if you do decide to cook or mix it up into something, here are a few tips to remember:

** The colour of purple or red cabbage lends itself to the other foods. So if making a Chicken Stirfry, don't be surprised if it comes out "staining" the other foods.

** Raw Cabbage can cause tooting. (Or gas or farting or whatever you want to call it!) It is also a major cause in some people of bloating.

** There are over 100 different types of cabbage and the Chinese Cabbage (or Bok choy) is the highest of all in Calcium.

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