Health benefits of Cabbage

Cabbage is not an enticing or attractive veg especially where children is concerned. But cabbage is rich in the following nutrients: Vitamin A,B,C and E. Vitamin A is responsible for the protection of your skin and eyes. Vitamin B helps maintain integrity of nerve endings and boosts energy metabolism. Vitamin C is an all important anti-oxidant and helps the mitochondria to burn fat. Vitamin E is a fat soluble anti-oxidant which plays a role in skin integrity. Cabbage is also famous for a specialized, naturally occurring, nitrogenous compound known as indole -3-carbinol, an anti-cancer compound. ... Research indicates that indole can lower the risk of various forms of cancer.