White cabbage is one of the more willingly used ingredients in Polish cuisine. Although there are myths about her that she is hard to digest or caloric, this is not true. Find out what properties does white cabbage have. Also discover in what form it is worth introducing it to your menu.
White cabbage is a head vegetable belonging to the brassica family. It is distinguished by a light green and white color of the heads and a crunchy texture. It comes from the areas of the Mediterranean, but today it is eagerly grown wherever the atmosphere is moderate. Although it is a vegetable known for thousands of years, It only appeared on the territory of Poland at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries. Queen Bona Sforza, a great lover of decorative plants and cooking, brought them from Italy.
White cabbage has long been used in Polish cuisine. This The basis of many traditional dishesincl. stuffed cabbage, stew, soup, burglary, cabbage with peas, fried cabbage, Żelanek and dumplings with cabbage or braised cabbage with ribs. That is why she is called the queen of Polish vegetables – she is not only tasty, but also very healthy.
White cabbage is recommended primarily because of the richness of nutritional values. It is thanks to them that it is characterized by such a strong health -promoting effect on the body. There is only 38 kcal in a portion of 100 grams, which is why it is considered to be low -calorie vegetable And he uses in slimming diets. For this it is easily digestible and has a low glycemic index (IG = 15).
What’s more, it is a valuable source of minerals (potassium, calcium and magnesium) and vitamins, including E, K and those from group B (which improve the condition of hair, nails and skin). However, he has the most in its composition vitamins A and C. The first of them takes care of the health of the organ and the respiratory systemand the second – reduces the risk of cancer and is crucial for the proper operation of the immune system (antibacterial and antiviral). It is recommended to eat white cabbage during a reduced immunity season. Vitamin C – which is a strong antioxidant – also supports the nervous system and affects a good mood.
Minerals that contain vegetable are not without significance. Potassium helps regulate the pressuremagnesium has a positive effect on the nervous system and calcium Strengthens the bones. There is also a lot of dietary fiber in white cabbage. It supports digestive processes and intestinal peristalsiswhich reduces the frequency of persistent bloating and constipation. White cabbage – a valuable treasury of folic acid – is also recommended for pregnant women. The ingredient protects against heavy genetic defects of the fetus and supports its proper development.
Although the vegetable is a treasury of valuable properties, not everyone can use them. A contraindication to eating white cabbage are bowel or pancreas, hyperacidity and stomach disorder, allergies. In addition, everyone must also be careful thyroid disease (especially her hypothyroidism). The vegetable contains volunteer substances, which is why it can inhibit the absorption of iodine from meals and lead to its deficiencies in the patient’s body. It is worth remembering that white cabbage needs to be eaten in moderation – excess can lead to digestive system ailments (bloating, diaphragm and nausea). It can be given to children from 10 months of age.
Due to the properties of white cabbage, many people want to permanently introduce it to their menu. Fortunately, it is not a demanding product and fits many dishes. Additionally Suitable for eating raw, cooking, pickling, frying and baking. So you can say that this is a universal ingredient in the kitchen.
From time to time, it is worth eating it raw, although after thermal treatment it is less crunchy and more pleasant in consistency. On the other hand – heated – loses a bit of its rich composition. Fresh white cabbage is worth using For salads and salads.
Do Stewed or fried cabbage Marjoram and cumin fits perfectly, which will support digestion even more. In this form, the vegetable is a great addition to dinner – especially meat.
. Then it gains new health -promoting properties, becoming a natural probiotic. It will not only take care of a healthy intestinal microflora, but also in consequence improves immunity. Some drink water from under sauerkraut (necessarily in small quantities), because it contains all valuable minerals and vitamins that come out of vegetables.
How else to eat white cabbage? It also has a beneficial effect on the work of the whole body Cabbage juice. You can buy it in the store, but you can also use a low -speed juicer yourself at home (it is best to add an apple, carrot and lemon juice to the composition to make it even healthier). It’s great detoxifying treatmentcleansing the body of harmful substances.
Source: NowowoPoje.pl, iodieta.pl
