White cabbage is one of the most healthy vegetables. It contains many useful substances: vitamins, minerals, as well as vegetable protein and fiber. The vegetable is perfectly stored for a long time, retaining nutrients. Braised cabbage is no less beneficial for the body than fresh.
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Braised cabbage is a low-calorie dish: 100 g contains about 100 kcal. It can be included in the diet for dieters for weight loss. The energy value of fresh cabbage is 29 kilocalories, the nutritional value of the finished dish is increased due to the use of fats.
Braised cabbage contains a large amount of vitamin B2, which normalizes metabolism and has a positive effect on the condition of the skin and mucous membranes. The product also contains vitamin PP, which strengthens the vascular walls and has a vasodilating effect. Deficiency of this vitamin in the body increases nervous excitability.
There is a lot of vitamin C in stewed cabbage. To satisfy the daily requirement of the body for this substance, it is enough to eat only 200 g of the product. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties, strengthens blood vessels, and normalizes cholesterol metabolism. The product also includes another antioxidant: vitamin E. The vegetable contains indole-tri-carbinol, which has an anticarcinogenic effect. Regular use of stewed cabbage helps to strengthen the immune system, reduces the risk of cancer.
The vegetable contains a lot of fiber, which enhances intestinal motility and eliminates constipation. Dishes from white cabbage stimulate the functioning of the kidneys, pancreas, have a positive effect on the state of the stomach, help remove toxins, toxins, and burn fats.
Braised cabbage is very useful for the elderly, as it has anti-sclerotic properties and a laxative effect.
It is useful to use stewed cabbage in late winter and early spring, when the body is deficient in vitamins. It is recommended to cook a dish with onions, carrots and unrefined sunflower oil. Other ingredients can be added as desired. Cabbage is also combined with tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, meat, sausage, with whole grain cereals. Stew it for about 30 minutes. During the heat treatment, the vegetable does not lose its beneficial qualities. So that the finished dish is absorbed faster and better, you can grind it with a blender.
It is not recommended to combine cabbage with dairy products, cheeses.
White cabbage has contraindications. You can not include it in the diet for pancreatitis, other diseases of the pancreas, for colitis, increased acidity of gastric juice, for liver diseases, a tendency to frequent diarrhea. Doctors also do not recommend consuming cabbage for exacerbation of various chronic diseases, since a dish can aggravate their course. Some people may experience bloating after eating it, in which case it is recommended to combine the product with buckwheat and brown rice to avoid discomfort.
Stewed cabbage can be included on fasting days on vegetables, but you can’t only eat this dish for a long time. The vegetable does not contain enough carbohydrates, proteins, fats for the body. As a result, problems with the assimilation of food may appear, the metabolism will slow down, the process of losing weight will stop.