The consumption of green cabbage is much bigger that the red one in everyday life. However, what is important to know is that the red cabbage provides the body a few more vitamins and minerals than usual.

In fact, red cabbage contains around 6-8 times more vitamin C than green cabbage, and is also very rich in calcium, potassium, iron, B vitamins and beta carotene.

Medicinal properties:

• Heals stomach ulcers
• Creates antibodies in a case of congenital genetic defects
• Protects against attacks of stomach acid
• Regulates high blood pressure
• Improves male fertility

It also ensures the skin beauty and good look. Large amounts of vitamin C are vital in the production of collagen. Frequent consumption of cabbage, especially in winter, helps to maintain healthy and shiny skin.

It is better in healing of acne on the face than the green one, since it gives faster results. It is also assumed that red cabbage is beneficial in the building of healthy brain and healthy heart muscle.

100g red cabbage contains:

• 31 calories
• 27 mg. sodium
• 1.43 g. proteins
• 0.16 g. Total fat (0.034 g saturated fat, 0,125 g polyunsaturated fat, 0, 019 g
• 0 g cholesterol
• 243 mg. potassium
• 7,37 g. Total carbohydrates (2.1 g dietary fiber, sugars 3.91)

 Quick red cabbage recipes:

• Cure for anemia

In case of anemia, you should consume 2-3 cups of freshly squeezed red cabbage juice every day.

• Cough syrup

The juice squeezed from red cabbage helps to soothe the cough. It is calculated as 100ml. Drained juice from red cabbage is mixed with 120g of sugar. This mixture is boiled until it thickens.

• Reduces pain and swelling

Put cabbage leaves in place of the injury or a swelling.

• Cure for drunkenness

Take two tablespoons of red cabbage syrup to reduce and completely overcome the effects of drunkenness.

•  Cure for stomach ulcer

In cases of ulcers, the patient should consume regular fresh squeezed juice from red cabbage, until his situation is completely improved.

Source: www.healthyfoodstar.com