SUPERFOOD HIGHWAY: Part 1

CABBAGE

Many European and Asian diets consist of a high content of cabbage. Did you know that cabbage is loaded with great nutrients? You may say cabbage schmabbage, but it’s true! There are plenty of ways to incorporate cabbage into your diet without a whole lot of effort, but with many benefits.


Health Benefits: Cabbage has a special nutrient called sulforaphane. This awesome nutrient is working hard to keep you healthy. Sulforaphane has been proven to actually boost your levels of these cancer-fighting enzymes higher than any other plant chemical. Really?!? Yes, really!!


Cabbage is also rich in iodine. What does that help with? Well, it helps brain and the nervous system function properly.  There are a ton of other great nutrients in cabbage such as vitamin-E. This is especially good for keeping your skin, eyes and hair healthy. Throw in some potassium and calcium, a little magnesium and you have a powerful tool for good health!


Oh, and FYI....it’s been reported that cabbage can also be used for treatment of varicose veins. Hooray!!

1 cup of chopped cabbage has only 22 calories!!

Recipe Ideas:


Cabbage Casserole

8 cups shredded green cabbage (about 1 head)
2 onions, chopped
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 lb. (450 g) extra-lean ground beef
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
2 cans (10 fl oz/284 mL each) condensed tomato soup
2 soup cans water


1) Heat oven to 350ºF.

2) Cook and stir cabbage and onions in dressing in large skillet 5 to 10 min. or until tender. Remove from skillet; set aside.

3) Add meat to skillet; cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice, soup and water until well blended. Layer 1/3 of the cabbage mixture and half the meat mixture in 13x9-inch baking dish. Repeat layers; top with remaining cabbage mixture. Cover.

4) Bake for  1 hour.


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Cabbage Soup


(Not only great for the skin but rumored to be fat burning too)


5 carrots, chopped
3 onions, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
1 large head cabbage, chopped
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
2 quarts tomato juice
2 green bell peppers, diced
10 stalks celery, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth


1) Place carrots, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, peppers, and celery in a large pot. Add onion soup mix, tomato juice, beef broth, and enough water to cover vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are tender. May be stored in the refrigerator for several days. 


(Only 90 calories a serving)



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Nina
The Urban Beauty Bar