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  • Six Health Effects of Eating Cabbage
  • Cabbage is a kind of very common vegetable in our daily life. But not every one is familiar with the benefits of eating cabbage. For this purpose, the following section will tell you the nutritional and health-care value of cabbage.

    Firstly, to enhance the immune system.
    Cabbage is rich in vitamin C. The content of vitamin C contained in 200 grams of cabbage is twice as that contained in an orange. In addition, cabbage can also provide a certain amount of antioxidants, which have an important role on the human body, such as vitamin E and provitamin A (β-carotene). These antioxidants can protect the body from the damage of free radicals, and can promote the updating of cells.

    Secondly, to treat skin diseases.
    Cabbage contains a large number of sulfur element. The primary role of this element is to kill the bacteria and relieve itching. Therefore, it has certain effect for a variety of skin diseases, such as skin pruritus, eczema and so on. As a result, often eating cabbage is very beneficial to maintain the health of the skin.

    Thirdly, to prevent and cure tumor.
    Finnish researchers have found that: eating cabbage is helpful for the prevention and treatment of cancer. This is because cabbage contains certain chemical composition, which, after having been fermented, has the effect of inhibiting tumor cells. What's more, cauliflower also contains this chemical composition.

    Fourthly, to give people a good mood.
    Cabbage contains tryptophan, which is a protein component. This chemical component can calm the nerves and promote the production of serotonin, which is a kind of hormone for happiness. In addition, cabbage also contains the trace element selenium, which also has the effect of improving the emotion of human being.

    Fifthly, to provide adequate cellulose to the body.
    Any person who often eat cabbage can easily meet the needs for cellulose by the body. Cabbage contains a large number of cellulose, which can enhance the function of the stomach and intestines, promote the peristalsis of the intestinal tract, and lower the level of cholesterol in the body.

    Sixthly, to eliminate inflammation and relieve pain.
    The same as the medicine, cabbage not only can reduce the symptoms of joint pain, but also can prevent and treat the sore throat caused by influenza. As a result, those patients who suffer from arthritis can often eat this vegetable. At the same time, in order to prevent the inflammation of the throat caused by influenza, it is also a good suggestion to eat more cabbage.


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