Cabbage (scientific name:. Brassica oleracea var capitata), botanically known as cabbage, also known as cabbage, cabbage, cabbage, cabbage, lotus vegetables, white pimple, is a common vegetable. China, Shanxi, Shaanxi and other northern regions more say lotus white, gray or white fennel child, some areas of Guangdong, also known as "broccoli." Xi said the Taiwan cabbage or kale.
Cabbage is quite nutritious, rich in vitamin C, fiber, carbohydrates and minerals. Besides cabbage also contains vitamin U. Vitamin U is the anti-ulcer factor, and has the role of nitrite decomposition. Cabbage flowers in the indole hormone (indole) alter estrogen metabolism, reduce the risk of breast cancer, they contain isothiocyanates, can reduce the toxicity of carcinogens, effective prevention of lung cancer and esophageal cancer. Sulforaphane contained in cabbage, it is a powerful antioxidant that can enhance the detoxification enzymes in the body, is also a good source of vitamin C and fiber
Nutrition Facts:
Fiber, glucose, lysine, an amino acid, vitamin C, K1, U. Outer leaves of cabbage with a large number of B-carotene, white core heart contains a lot of vitamin C, in addition, a large number of dietary fiber, is nearly twice as asparagus, which can effectively improve constipation, prevent anemia, kidney disease, cancer, arteriosclerosis.