..... when it comes to antioxidants!
That's right! They rank up there with the so called superfoods such as goji, acai and blueberries. So don't worry if your budget is restricted because economical RED cabbage is just as high in antioxidants... having the same phyto-nutrients that give berries their beautiful vibrant hue. These antioxidants trigger the body's own detox enzymes and also neutralize harmful free radicals.
Red cabbage is the highest ranking cruciferous vegetable on the ORAC list (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity).
It's a great food for those who are watching their weight as the anthocyanins increase your body's production of 2 important hormones: adiponectin, a fat-burning one and leptin which serves to reduce appetite. That's over and above the rich fibre and water content which serves to help the feeling of fullness.
Red cabbage is full of essential minerals: Potassium, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium , Phosphorus , Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and others and is also a very good source of the following B vitamins: B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, and these too: Vitamin A, Vitamin C(a cupful contains 85% of the RDA) & Vitamin K.
Red cabbage contains Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids and one must remember that the leaves of plants are the best sources of protein.... red cabbage contains a profile of 9 different amino acids. Nutirtiondata.com gives its caloric values as 85% carb : 4% fat : 11% protein which is very close to the recommended 80:10:10 by Doug Graham.
Red cabbage is full of essential minerals: Potassium, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium , Phosphorus , Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and others and is also a very good source of the following B vitamins: B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, and these too: Vitamin A, Vitamin C(a cupful contains 85% of the RDA) & Vitamin K.
Red cabbage contains Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids and one must remember that the leaves of plants are the best sources of protein.... red cabbage contains a profile of 9 different amino acids. Nutirtiondata.com gives its caloric values as 85% carb : 4% fat : 11% protein which is very close to the recommended 80:10:10 by Doug Graham.
Please do eat it raw. I like to use the leaves as a wrap in place of Pita bread... chop tomato, cucumber, peppers, sprouts and spring onions to fill the leaves. If you aren't on a weight reducing stage of life then the addition of mashed avocado is very yummy and satiating.
Add torn leaves to brighten and crisp up a salad or even juice the leaves with carrot, apple and celery.
When entertaining I make Thai Stir Live
Thai Stir-Live
4 cups red cabbage chopped
2 cups cauliflower chopped
1 yellow pepper chopped
2 cups white mushrooms sliced (I used baby button shrooms and they were good)
½ cup parsley chopped
½ cup tomato chopped
1 avo diced
2 inches ginger grated
2 medium cloves garlic minced
1 Tbsp lemon zest
1 pinch cayenne
¼ cup olive oil
4 Tbsp Bragg Aminos
2 Tbsp honey
Mix all together. And enjoy!
