Cabbage

Babe Ruth used to wear a cabbage leaf under his baseball cap during games and it is reported he switched it out for a new leaf halfway through the game.

Cabbages

NUTRITION

Cabbages are a good source of several nutrients, such as:

Vitamin K aids in blood clotting and builds strong bones.

Vitamin B6. This vitamin is essential to protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the creation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters.

Vitamin C protects tissues supporting your entire body. It’s an antioxidant defending you from disease and the effects of aging. Your body’s ability to take in iron also improves with Vitamin C.

WAYS TO EAT AND COOK WITH CABBAGES

It’s crunchy, rich and chock-full of vitamin C making any dish irresistible.

Cabbage Salsa: Chop 3 cups of cabbage into bit-sized pieces. Add that to a bowl full of 1, 4-ounce can diced green chilies, 1 seeded and chopped tomato, a ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 Tablespoon of chopped cilantro, and 1 Tablespoon of a finely cut and seeded jalapeno. Add a pinch of salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. In large bowl, stir together all ingredients.

Tequila Lime Slaw: Combine a 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 tablespoon silver tequila, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions in a medium bowl. Toss in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 4 cups shredded cabbage to coat. Use on tacos, burgers, or as a side salad.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup, chopped

Amount per serving Calories 22.2

Total Fat 0.1g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0g 0% Sodium 16mg 1% Potassium 151mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 5.2g 2% Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9% Sugar 2.8g Protein 1.1g 2%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 54% Calcium 4% Iron 2% Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B6 6% Magnesium 3% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.