Cabbage…what are its most prominent health benefits to the body?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Although it is considered among the oldest types of vegetables in existence, cabbage still represents a staple food all over the world.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) explained on its official website that cabbage contains a high percentage of antioxidants.

Eating cabbage can benefit you with:

• Cancer prevention
• Preventing heart disease
• Helping heal wounds because it contains a high percentage of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant

If you are following a strict diet to lose weight, cabbage is distinguished by being the type of vegetable that contains the least calories and fat.

Shopping, preparing and storing

• Avoid cabbage that has holes. Make sure to smell the pulp when shopping.
• Whole raw cabbage should be cooled in a plastic bag.
• Red and green cabbage leaves should be firm and of good colour.

Cooking tips

• Cabbage can be steamed, boiled, microwaved, stuffed, or eaten raw.
• Remove any discolored or wilted leaves before cooking.

Earlier, the Saudi Ministry of Health explained, through its official account on the “X” platform, that cabbage is considered among the rich sources of vitamin K.

Adults need about 1 microgram per day of vitamin K per kilogram of body weight.

Symptoms of vitamin K deficiency include:

• Osteoporosis
• A defect in blood clotting causes increased bleeding