They say that Cabbage reduces colon cancer risk.
Cruciferous vegetables contain sulforaphane which is said to not only prevent changes that can lead to cancer in breast cells, but also has been found to stop the growth of malignant breast cells by stopping the cancer cell’s ability to divide.
Cabbage also contains indole-3-carbinol which makes it harder for estrogen to bind to breast tissue which reduces monthly type breast pain.
A cup of shredded cabbage contains 190% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. It is also a good source of vitamin K, with one cup of shredded cabbage containing 91% of the recommended daily value of vitamin K.
Stuffed cabbage and coleslaw are 2 popular cabbage dishes. Shredded cabbage makes a cool, crunchy topping for sandwiches
