Cabbage is a common vegetable compared to others, but it is highly valued for its nutritional value and is favored by people. It can be stir-fried, boiled, and pickled. Cabbage has a high water content and very low calories, making it especially suitable for people who are trying to lose weight. So what other benefits does cabbage have?
Why is Cabbage Suitable for Winter?
1. Nourishing and Moisturizing
In winter, the weather is dry. Eating cabbage can nourish and moisturize the skin.
Dry winds can cause dehydration in the body.
Dehydration can lead to discomfort, such as dry and rough skin that makes people look old and haggard.
Cabbage is rich in vitamins and water content, which can relieve thirst, nourish the stomach, and provide the necessary nutrients for the body.
2. Calcium Supplement
In winter, there is less sunlight and the synthesis of vitamin D through photosynthesis is reduced, resulting in reduced calcium absorption in the body. Cabbage contains a good amount of calcium, which can make up for the body's calcium needs.
3. Promotes Digestion
After winter comes, many people feel an increased appetite and a greater desire for meat. However, eating too much is not good for the body.
Cabbage contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, aid digestion, and help eliminate toxins accumulated in the body.
4. Prevents Breast Cancer
Women who eat cabbage regularly can effectively prevent breast cancer. In modern society, the incidence of breast cancer among women is increasing year by year. Scientists have found that certain nutrients in cabbage can effectively prevent breast cancer.
5. Fat Reduction and Weight Loss
Cabbage is a low-fat, low-calorie food with high water content and rich dietary fiber. Consuming cabbage can speed up metabolism, prevent constipation and subcutaneous fat accumulation. It is an economical and practical food for weight loss.
Cabbage Recipes
1. Stir-fried Cabbage
Ingredients:
Main ingredient: 1/4 cabbage
Auxiliary ingredients: 2 dried chili peppers, 3 peppercorns, 5ml cooking oil, salt to taste
Instructions:
(1) Wash and slice 1/4 cabbage.
(2) Heat the pan and add oil. When the oil is 60% hot, add dried chili peppers and peppercorns and fry until they change color.
(3) Stir-fry the cabbage in the pan until soft, add salt, and remove from heat.
Tips:
The biggest feature of this dish is that it retains the original taste of cabbage. Only a small amount of chili peppers and peppercorns are used to add flavor without overpowering the natural taste of cabbage. It can be considered the simplest vegetarian dish.
2. Spicy and Sour Cabbage
Ingredients:
Cabbage (remove the outer leaves), dried chili peppers, salad oil, salt, vinegar, sugar, water starch
Instructions:
(1) Cut the cabbage leaves into large pieces and cut the stems into chunks, and keep them separate. Cut the dried chili peppers into small pieces.
(2) Wash the frying pan thoroughly. Heat the pan and add oil. I specifically used dishwashing liquid to wash it, hehe. Add the dried chili peppers and fry over low heat.
(3) When the chili peppers are fragrant and slightly changed in color, add the cabbage stems and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, then add salt.
(4) Add two spoons of vinegar and stir-fry briefly, then add the cabbage leaves and sugar.
(5) Stir-fry until the cabbage leaves are slightly cooked, then thicken with water starch.
