How many times you have been advised by the older to put cabbage leaf sore with the claiming that “there is not a thing cabbage can not cure”? They may not have had scientific evidence to support their claim, but they really were right, and that is proved by numerous studies.
Cabbage is one of the most powerful foods available and because of that, you must have it on your menu. There is a strong antioxidant, anticancer and antibacterial activity, especially if consumed in fresh form.
We recommend that you try the next powerful beverage that combines cabbage juice and aloe vera (which you can purchase at any health food store), ginger, and mint, which provide great taste.
Ingredients:
- a glass juice of aloe vera
- ¼ clove fresh cabbage
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger tea
- optional: a few fresh mint leaves, half a cucumber
- Preparation:
Add all the ingredients into a blender and mix until you get a homogeneous mixture. Drink the resulting beverage while is fresh.
Benefits:
1. Encourages detoxification of the body
Thanks to glucosinolate, a compound that is found in cabbage, this drink help the body to expel harmful substances that create health problems.
2. Treat the skin
Cabbage contains phytochemicals, antioxidants, and vitamins A, C, and E, which do wonders for our skin. It hydrates dry skin, reduces the excretion in oily skin, and soothes inflamed acne.
3. Soothing effect on the digestive system
Drink of fresh cabbage facilitates the work of the complete digestive tract so that it stimulates digestion and prevents prison. It relieves stomach ulcers and strengthens the stomach lining.
4. Reduces bad cholesterol
If you have problems with high cholesterol, especially bad ones, cabbage will be particularly helpful because it contains no fat, and is rich in soluble fiber and phytosterols, which are important allies in the fight against cholesterol.
5. Helps weight loss
Cabbage is a commodity with a minimal amount of calories because it is great for all diets. One large cabbage from which you can make a salad for the whole family contains about 250 calories. It is rich in fibers that control appetite and stabilize blood sugar levels.