White cabbage is considered ordinary compared to other vegetables, but its nutritional value is rich and it is favored by people. It can be cooked in various ways such as stir-frying, boiling, and pickling. White cabbage has high water content and very low calorie, making it particularly suitable for people who are trying to lose weight. So what other benefits does white cabbage have?
Why Winter is Suitable for Eating White Cabbage
1. Nourishes Yin and Moistens Dryness
Winter weather is dry, eating a lot of white cabbage can nourish yin and moisten dryness, and promote skincare and beauty.
Dry winds in winter can easily cause dehydration in the body.
Dehydration can result in discomfort, such as dry and cracked skin, as well as rough skin that makes people look older and haggard.
White cabbage is rich in vitamins and water content, which can help quench thirst, nourish the stomach, and provide the necessary nutrients for the body.
2. Calcium Supplement
In winter, there is less sunlight and the body synthesizes less vitamin D through photosynthesis, resulting in reduced absorption of calcium in the body. White cabbage is rich in calcium and can compensate for the body's calcium needs.
3. Lubricates Intestines and Promotes Bowel Movement
After the arrival of winter, many people will experience an increase in appetite and a higher demand for meat, but eating too much is not good for the body.
White cabbage contains a lot of dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, aid digestion, and help eliminate toxins accumulated in the body.
4. Prevents Breast Cancer
Eating white cabbage regularly can effectively prevent breast cancer in women. In modern society, the incidence of breast cancer among women is increasing year by year. Scientists have found that certain nutrients in white cabbage can effectively prevent breast cancer.
5. Fat Burning and Weight Loss
White cabbage is a low-fat and low-calorie food with high water content and rich dietary fiber. Consuming white cabbage can speed up metabolism, prevent constipation, and reduce subcutaneous fat accumulation. It is an affordable and practical food for weight loss.
White Cabbage Recipes
1. Stir-Fried White Cabbage
Ingredients:
Main ingredient: 1/4 white cabbage.
Auxiliary ingredients: 2 dried chili peppers, 3 Sichuan peppercorns, 5ml cooking oil, salt to taste.
Directions:
(1) Wash and cut 1/4 white cabbage into slices.
(2) Heat the wok and add oil. When the oil is 60% hot, add dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns and fry until they change color.
(3) Add the white cabbage to the wok and stir-fry continuously until soft. Add salt and remove from heat.
Tips:
The biggest feature of this dish is that it preserves the original taste of the white cabbage. Only a small amount of chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns are used to add flavor without overpowering the taste of the cabbage. It can be considered the simplest vegetarian recipe.
2. Spicy and Sour White Cabbage
Ingredients:
White cabbage (remove the outer tough leaves), dried chili peppers, vegetable oil, salt, vinegar, sugar, water starch.
Directions:
(1) Cut the white cabbage leaves into large pieces and the stems into chunks, and set them aside separately. Cut the dried chili peppers into small pieces.
(2) Wash the wok thoroughly. Heat the wok and add oil. Fry the dried chili peppers over low heat until fragrant.
(3) When the chili peppers are fragrant and slightly changed in color, add the cabbage stems and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add salt.
(4) Add two tablespoons of vinegar and stir-fry briefly, then add the cabbage leaves and sugar.
(5) Stir-fry until the leaves are cooked, then thicken the sauce with water starch.
