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Some health benefits of cabbage:

a) Uncooked cabbage is high in glutamine, an amino acid that is essential for intestinal health.

b) Cabbages are a good source of Vitamin K, which is essential in the production of blood clotting proteins.

c) This vegetable is also high in potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, promotes a steady heartbeat,and can lower youur risk of stroke.

d) Cabbge contains quercetin, an antioxidant that is a natural antihistamine that can benefit allergy sufferers.

e) Cabbage juice can be used to treat stomach ulcers and stop any bleeding.

f)  Cabbage juice is used to relieve constipation. However, it may cause flatulence as the juice breaks down putrefying matter in the intestines.

g) A chemical (isothiocyanates) found in cabbages may lower the risk of lung cancer in smokers.

Pinaki Goswami wrote this on April 30th, 2008 and filed it under Healthy Living |