Impressive health benefits of cabbage A series of PresentationByMr. Allah Dad Khan former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

4. Cabbage
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is a vegetable that
belongs to the Brassica or cruciferous family,
which also includes broccoli, kale, cauliflower
and brussels sprouts. This vegetable can grow in
any types of soil but grows especially well in
fertile soils – the more fertile the soil, the faster
the cabbage grows.

6. Cabbage
Cabbage – the king of vegetables. Easy to grow
almost anywhere. Cabbages generally come in
white, yellow, green and red colour schemes. In
Germany the pickled ‘Sauerkraut’ is pretty much
a national dish and in Korea a similar but spiced
‘Kimchee’ has equal status in the national
cuisine.

7. Cabbage is powerful.
Ancient healers declared it contained moon
power because it grew in the moonlight.
Modern nutritional science understands its
power comes from its high sulfur and vitamin
C content. Either way – it’s worth adding this
powerfood to your weekly diet.

8. Red Cabbage vs. White Cabbage
Any cabbage juice is better than none. But if you
have the option to pick, go with red cabbage
over white. Red cabbage has more vitamin C
than white. It even has more vitamin C than
oranges!

11. Cabbage Stimulates Hair Growth
Just like other green vegetables,
cabbage has a high content of
Vitamin A. Vitamin A is an
antioxidant that stimulates hair
growth. Applying a mixture of
boiled cabbage and freshly
squeezed lemon juice on the
scalp can facilitate hair growth.
Mash ½ cup boiled cabbage and
1/8 cup fresh lemon juice in a
blender to form a thick paste.
Massage this mixture on your
scalp, leave it for 30 minutes and
then shampoo and condition your
hair as usual. This can be done
twice a week

12. Cabbage Reduces The Risk of
Developing Alzheimer’s Disease
Eating cabbage ( especially
the red cabbage) is good
for our brain and reduces
the risk of development of
Alzheimer’s disease
because of the presence
of vitamin K in it..

13. Cabbage For Strong Bones And Teeth
Chinese cabbage keeps
your bones and teeth
strong with the help of
calcium and vitamin K
present in it. Besides,
calcium is good for
upkeeping the standard
functionalities of the
muscles and nerves.
Conversely, vitamin k can
facilitate the clotting of
blood, thereby preventing
hemorrhage.

14. Cabbage Good For Diabetics
Potassium present in
bok choy not only helps
in treating hypertension,
but it also takes part in
keeping your blood
sugar level under
control. The mineral can
also stimulate our
mental well-being by
relieving tension, stress
and anxiety.

15. Cabbage Prevents Hair Loss
Raw cabbage and
cucumber juices are rich in
silicon and sulfur, two vital
minerals that stimulate hair
growth and prevent hair
loss. Apply a mixture of 30
ml cabbage juice and 30 ml
cucumber juice on your
scalp and hair roots,
massage thoroughly for 10-
15 minutes before going to
bed and wash off the next
morning. This should be
done thrice a week for
maximum benefits

16. Cabbage Provides Relief for constipation
The high fiber content in
cabbage helps stimulate
the digestive system,
and thus relieving
constipation.

17. Cabbage Provides Relief for peptic ulcers
Cabbage is one of the
best natural remedies for
stomach ulcers (called
peptic ulcers). A study at
the Stanford University
School of Medicine found
that fresh cabbage juice is
very effective in treating
peptic ulcers. The anti-
ulcer properties of
cabbage are due to the
high glutamine content in
it.

18. Cabbage has well-known cancer
preventative compounds
. lupeol, sinigrin and
sulforaphane. They
stimulate enzyme activity
and inhibit the growth of
cancer tumors. A study on
women showed a
reduction in breast cancer
when cruciferous
vegetables like cabbage
were added to their diet

19. Cabbage helps keep blood pressure from
getting high.
• The
high potassium conte
nt helps by opening
up blood vessels,
easing the flow of
blood.

20. Cabbage is an anti-inflammatory and
blood sugar regulator.
The natural red pigments
of red cabbage (betalains)
is said to lower blood
sugar levels and boost
insulin production. Of
course it has no white
sugars and very few
simple sugars. Betalains
have powerful anti-
inflammatory properties
just like beets

21. Provides Relief for Eye Health
Eye Health: Cabbage is a
rich source of beta-carotene,
so many people, particularly
as they get older, turn to
cabbage for its ability to
prevent macular degeneration
and generally promote
good eye health and the delay
of cataract formation. Beta-
carotene has also been
positively linked to reduced
chances of prostate cancer,
which is an extra bonus on top
of the other anti-carcinogenic
effects of cabbage!

22. Cabbage can make you lose weight!
Cabbage is low in calories
and carbohydrates,
contains no fat, is low on
the glycemic index and is
high in fiber. Moreover,
cabbage is highly versatile
and can be used as an
ingredient in stews, soups
and a variety of other
dishes.

23. Cabbage is a brain food.
. Cabbage is full of
vitamin K and
anthocyanins that help
with mental function and
concentration. These
nutrients also prevent
nerve damage, improving
your defense against
Alzheimer’s disease, and
dementia. Red cabbage
has the highest amount of
these power nutrients.

24. Cabbage and Bone Health
Cabbage, as well as all
cruciferous vegetables,
are great sources of
minerals,
like calcium, magnesium,
and potassium. These
three essential minerals
are integral in the
protection of bones from
degradation and the onset
of conditions
like osteoporosis and
general bone weakening.

25. Cabbage and Muscles Aches
When certain bacteria
ferment the sugars in
cabbage, such as during the
cooking of sauerkraut, lactic
acid is released. It isn’t the
easiest compound to find in
a diet, but it has been
shown to reduce muscle
soreness and aches, so in
some small way, cabbage
can help general pain relief
and muscle soreness,
depending on how it is
prepared.

26. Cabbage helps detoxify the body
. The high content of
vitamin C and sulphur in
cabbage removes
toxins (free radicals and
uric acid). These are the
main causes of arthritis,
skin diseases,
rheumatism and gout.

27. Cabbage is high in sulfur, the beautifying
mineral.
• Cabbage helps dry up
oily and acne-prone
skin. Internally, sulfur
is essential for
keratin, a protein
substance necessary
for healthy hair, nails,
and skin. Check out
this Homemade
Cabbage Face Mask.

28. Cabbage is Like A Multivitamin
Eating cabbage is good for our
health because of the
presence of many essential
vitamins and minerals in them.
Some of the major nutrients
present in cabbage are
riboflavin, pantothenic acid,
thiamin, calcium, potassium,
phosphorus, manganese, iron,
magnesium, etc. in them. The
presence of so many essential
nutrients in cabbage make
them a very effective food for
keeping our heart healthy, in
regulating blood pressure and
in protection against anemia

29. Cabbage relieves headaches.
A warm compress
made with cabbage
leaves can help relieve
the pain of a headache.
Crush cabbage leaves,
place in a cloth, and
apply on the forehead.
Also, drink raw cabbage
juice 1-2 oz. (25-50ml)
daily for chronic
headaches

30. Cabbage Reduces Hangovers from heavy
drinking
Hangovers from heavy
drinking were reduced
by using cabbage, since
Roman times.

31. Cabbage Boost Digestive system
The amino acid glutamine
in cabbage juice is totally
gentle and cleansing on
the digestive system,
detoxifying, repairing
ulcers, healing and
regenerating. The juice is
to be taken in small
amounts of about 100 ml,
three times a day on an
empty stomach.

32. Cabbage and Breast engorgement:
Peel off the outer layers of
cabbage, run it slightly under
the rolling pin and cap it over
the breasts as close to the skin
as possible, to soothe breasts
engorgement. Wear your
maternity brassiere over the
cabbage and leave till the
cabbage leaves wither. I have
tried this and found it to be
rather soothing, the preferred
natural and cheaper
alternative over taking drugs.

33. Cabbage Provides Relief From Sore
Muscles
Lactic acid present in it
is known to provide
effective relief from sore
muscles.

34. Cabbage Good For Pregnant Women
GIt is a fabulous food for
pregnant women. It has
been seen that Chinese
cabbage can meet the
nutritional requirements of
would-be mothers easily as
it is high in folic acid. From
providing nourishment to the
fetus during pregnancy to
promoting the production of
milk during lactation,
benefits of this vegetable is
truly multifaceted.

35. Cabbage has anti-ageing properties
Health benefits of
cabbage include anti-
ageing. Eating cabbage
regularly can help to
slow down the signs of
ageing. It contains a
good supply of Vitamin
C, which keeps the skin
looking young and
healthy.

36. Cabbage is a good source of folic acid
All leafy green
vegetables, like
cabbage, are good
sources of folic acid (or
folate), which doctors
recommend for
pregnant women
because it helps to
promote healthy
development of unborn
child.

37. Cabbage helps to stop excessive
bleeding
A single portion of
cabbage contains
about 80% of your daily
requirement of Vitamin K.
It is this vitamin that the
body uses in the blood
clotting process, so, if you
find that you bleed for a
long time when you have
cut yourself, try eating
more cabbage.

38. Cabbage improves the complexion
Cabbage is great for the
skin, thanks to its Vitamin A
content, which rejuvenates
the tissues. It also contains
Folate, which human body
uses to repair DNA and it
also helps in cell division
and growth; cabbage also
contains Vitamin E that
nourishes skin.