Cabbage is an edible plant that belongs to the brassicaceae family, as well as broccoli and cauliflower. This vegetable provides the body with various nutrients, such as vitamin C and A and minerals such as potassium, calcium and iron, which give it various health benefits.
It is a versatile vegetable, which can be eaten fresh, cooked or in juice, for example. Cabbage can be found in supermarkets, in different colors, such as green, purple, white and red, with smooth or wavy leaves.
Cabbage has several health benefits, including
In addition, kale also contains folic acid, an essential vitamin for pregnancy, as it promotes the development of the fetal bone marrow during the first few weeks of gestation.
The following table presents the nutritional information of raw and cooked kale:
Raw cabbage and orange juice are an excellent option for detoxifying the body, improving intestinal function. To prepare this juice you need to:
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Lavar bem as folhas de couve e colocar no liquidificador, junto com o suco de laranja. Em seguida, é apenas preciso bater bem o suco e se necessário pode-se adicionar água ou um pouco de mel para adoçar.
Another excellent juice that can be prepared with kale is kale juice with lemon and sugar. Find out how to make this juice for rejuvenate.
Cabbage, when combined with the right ingredients, can be used to make an excellent detox soup, which will help you lose weight, control high blood pressure and prevent constipation. To make a delicious cabbage soup, you need:
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To make this soup, simply wash and chop all the ingredients and put them in a saucepan with boiling water. Food should be simmered to make the soup more nutritious.
If the person does not like or has trouble eating soup without potatoes, you can try adding to the soup 2 apples cut into pieces, which in addition to giving it good flavor, will also bring consistency. Watch step by step to prepare this delicious soup, watching the video of our nutritionist: