RED CABBAGE

//RED CABBAGE// While green cabbage is the most commonly eaten variety of cabbage, I highly recommend trying red cabbage because of the added nutritional benefits and its robust hearty flavour. The rich red colour of red cabbage reflects it concentration of anthocyanin polyphenols, which contribute to red cabbage containing significantly more protective phytonutrients than green cabbage. Interest in anthocyanin pigments continues to intensify because of their health benefits as dietary antioxidants, as an anti-inflammatory, and their potentially protective, preventative, and therapeutic roles in a number of human diseases.
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//NUTRITION// A recent study showed that a 100 gram (about 3 ounces) serving of raw red cabbage delivers 196.5 milligrams of polyphenols, of which 28.3 milligrams are anthocyanins. Green cabbages yielded much less per 100 grams: 45 milligrams of polyphenols including 0.01 milligram of anthocyanins. The vitamin C equivalent, a measure of antioxidant capacity, of red cabbage is also six to eight times higher than that of green cabbage. Red cabbage is one of the most nutritious and best tasting vegetables around.
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//ENJOY// Shredded in your next salad or quickly steam or sauté in your next veggie mix and watch the vibrant purple take over your dish!