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Benefits of Savoy Cabbage
Savoy cabbage belongs to the cruciferous family. This is one of the varieties of white cabbage. It has a rich green color and bubbly, thin leaves that form a loose head of cabbage.
Benefits of Savoy Cabbage
Composition and properties of savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is rich in vitamins and minerals, it has a pleasant delicate taste. Savoy cabbage contains the following elements: – vitamin C; – B vitamins; – vitamin E; – beta-carotene; – mineral salts; – sugars; – phytoncides; – mustard oils; – fiber; – carbohydrates; – pectin substances.
Savoy cabbage has diuretic, bactericidal and antioxidant properties. Eating savoy cabbage in food helps to establish digestive processes and improve appetite. This vegetable also has a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous system, immunity and blood composition.
You can provide your body with the beneficial substances contained in savoy cabbage if you eat it 2-3 times a week
Savoy cabbage is used in food for the prevention and treatment of vitamin deficiencies, it is recommended to be introduced into the diet of patients with diabetes mellitus. And also, due to its low calorie content, it can be included in the menu while following a diet.
Because of its beneficial properties and rich composition, Savoy cabbage is beneficial for the growing child’s body. Soups, salads are prepared from it, they are ground with other vegetables in mashed potatoes, stewed, boiled.
Savoy cabbage is used for the prevention of colds, as it contains a large amount of vitamin C. The benefits of savoy cabbage for the body are invaluable, but despite this, it has some contraindications. For example, it should not be used by people who have recently had chest and abdominal surgery. With enterocolitis, stomach and duodenal ulcers during an exacerbation, it is also better to refrain from it.
The use of savoy cabbage in cooking
Savoy cabbage can be used to make many healthy and delicious dishes. It tastes great both fresh and after heat treatment.
The easiest way to cook savoy cabbage is to sauté it with garlic and herbs. To do this, you will need: – 1 head of cabbage; – 2 cloves of garlic; – a bunch of parsley; – 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
Savoy cabbage pairs well with nutmeg, turmeric and other oriental spices
Chop the cabbage, finely chop the garlic, coarsely chop the parsley. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil and lightly fry the garlic in it. Then add cabbage to it and simmer it for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, salt to taste. After that, sprinkle the dish with chopped parsley, cover and keep on low heat for another 5 minutes.