Food as Medicine - Cabbage

“Cabbage, the Cruciferous Wizard”

“Let nothing which can be treated by diet be treated by other means”
- Maimonides

“Foods with a purpose” is a new term awakening in the food industry. In the scientific world, these are known as “functional foods.” These foods supply a therapeutic health benefit beyond the traditional nutrients they contain to mediate many diseases of the modern age, as defined by the Institute of Medicine.

The healing power of foods is emerging from scientific research, due in large part to the growing interest of health minded consumers. In fact, the foods provided by Mother Nature have powers greater than Harry Potter? If you were not aware of this….get on your broom and let’s fly away into the science and healing found within nature’s foods.

Cabbage is a force of nature with its powerful amounts of vitamin K and C. Just one cup supplies 91% of the recommended daily amount for vitamin K, and 50% of vitamin C. Believe it or not, cabbage supplies 11% more vitamin C than an orange. It is also a great source of fiber, manganese, and vitamin B6.

Cabbage also contains high levels of an antioxidant called sulforaphane, which fights free radical damage. Free radicals are like the core of a nuclear reactor. If it begins to leak radioactive material, it can be very dangerous to the surrounding area and our bodies’ DNA. Cabbage also provides double protection from “warlocks spells and curses” by stimulating enzymes that detoxify carcinogens in the body. Cruciferous veggies like cabbage reduce the risk of cancer more effectively than any other plant food group.

Try sauerkraut and improve your digestive health as potent probiotics work their magic! Cabbage builds strong bones and reduces allergic reactions. It also reduces inflammation and prevents plaque formation in the blood vessels like a cardiovascular sorcerer. The star of the show is the red cabbage, having seven times more vitamin C and four times more polyphenols than its green counterpart.

Did you know that cabbage was this magical…this powerful? We must remember that the right food can be medicinal – not just something to satisfy our taste buds. By eating more whole foods as medicine, we may just see those trips to the doctor become less frequent.

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 ***This article does not provide medical or any other healthcare advice, diagnosis, or treatment.