Everything in the cart was green and for goodness sake something with a little color had to be thrown in the mix. Before my husband dashed away with the cart, I quickly exchanged the green cabbage with red cabbage. He looked confused but decided not to ask since he knew this turn of events had to be based in my quirkiness. He was right. If truth be told, he is normally right, but you won’t tell him I said that, right?
Upon looking up the benefits of red cabbage, my quirkiness was vindicated. I could now tell my husband that my decision did not simply help put my mind at ease but it was a healthy one. Red cabbage is among the top healthy foods one can scarf down. I love the taste and can eat it raw. In fact, as I cut it up for the stir fry I would sneak a few to eat.
Health Benefits of Red Cabbage
It will not surprise you to learn that red cabbage is low in calories. But these calories are packed to the brim with vitamins and minerals.
Vitamin C: Aids in anti-oxidation which aids in keeping you looking young. I can stop right there, can’t I? I had you at “young”, didn’t I?
Vitamin A: Finding its fame in eye health, red cabbage is rich is vitamin A, which also acts as a moisturizer for the skin.
Vitamin E: You will need all the vitamin E you can get to boost your immune system during the flu season.
Sulfur: If you suffer from indigestion or constipation then a little sulfer is what you need. It acts as a cleansing agent for the digestive track.
Calcium: The ever elusive calcium, first loved for it’s ability to keep bones strong, also aids in weight loss.