There are approximately 400 varieties of cabbage throughout the world varying in shape (from round to conical), size (from four to eight inches) and color (green, white, red, and purple leaves).
The most common is the round, light green variety.
Cabbage is an economical and versatile vegetable that is easy to find in any supermarket. It offers huge nutritional value.
This vegetable can be eaten cooked or raw, but it often added to soups or stews. In Germany, cabbage is pickled in vinegar and served as Sauerkraut.
Cabbage provides many health benefits. In fact, according to Healthonlinezine.info, cabbage is rich in various phytonutrients and vitamins like vitamin A, C & K. These all are natural antioxidants, which help prevent cancer and heart disease inducing free radicals.
Cabbage is also a good source of dietary fiber, providing nearly 15 percent of daily recommended dietary intake. Fiber is very important for ensuring the body’s digestive system is functioning at optimum level.
Ingredients
1 cup Hellmann's®
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 package (1 lb.) coleslaw mix
Combine Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Light Mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and salt In large bowl. Add coleslaw mix; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Also terrific with Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Canola Cholesterol Free Mayonnaise or Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Low Fat Mayonnaise Dressing.
Nutritional Information (amount per serving)
Calories 90; Carbohydrates 9g; Cholesterol 5mg; Fiber 1g; Sodium 560mg; Fat 6g; Protein 1g
Source: Hellmans
The body needs more than 40 nutrients: vitamins, minerals and water, as well as energy-providing protein, carbohydrates and fats. No one food supplies all the essential nutrients in the amounts needed. Therefore, it is important to eat a variety of foods each day.