The Color of Cabbage
Which color sauerkraut should you choose for this year's Oktoberfest?
For extra flavonoids, opt for red cabbage. It packs 28 times more flavonoids than green cabbage does, which explains why red heads score off the charts in terms of antioxidant power. See all the good that cabbage can do.
Benefits Abound
The Germans are on to something. Turns out fresh or pickled red kraut is loaded with antioxidants. Like its cruciferous cousins -- broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, and kale -- cabbage is high in flavonoids that protect against cellular damage and aging. That's why it's touted as a lung-cancer thwarter, a brain booster, and a prostate-cancer stopper.
Cabbage in the Kitchen
So go ahead, invite this red head to dinner. Not a fan of red cabbage? Try this Southwestern Corn and Black Bean Salad. It's got 2 cups of red cabbage, but you'll hardly notice it. Or you can find the same antioxidants in berries, grapes, red wine, plums, and red onions.
Did You Know?
Cabbage ranks sixth in a list of top 10 most nutritious veggies. Find out what beat it.
RealAge Benefit:
Eating a diverse diet that includes 5 servings of vegetables per day can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger.
Antioxidant properties of raw and processed cabbages. Chun, O. K., Smith, N., Sakagawa, A., Lee, C. Y., International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 2004 May;55(3):191-199.
