About food. Savoy cabbage.

Ordinary products-vegetables, fruits, nuts, juices and berries – are not just our taste preferences. That's what makes us who we are. It also enriches and enriches the elements necessary for life. But what if we make changes to our usual diet? After all, each product is a storehouse of certain substances that affect the body. Our health, well-being and mood depend on what we eat. And the task of each of us is to learn this information and learn how to use it.

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Savoy cabbage

Savoy cabbage first appeared in the Italian County of Savoy, which influenced its name - Savoy. The peasants of this County were the first to grow this variety of cabbage. In our country known since the XIX century, but did not become popular, although fresh it tastes better than white cabbage. This cabbage is widely used in Western Europe and in the USA. The taste is similar to white cabbage, but its dark green corrugated, curly and thin leaves have a more delicate taste and aroma. It is not as tough as other types of cabbage, as it does not have rough Pro veins. And as it is more nutritious than white and red. It has a lot of biologically active substances, sugar, and mustard oil. 4 times more fat and 25% less fiber than in white cabbage.

Calories of Savoy cabbage

It has a low calorie, 100 gr - 28 kcal (100 gr boiled cabbage – 24 kcal). People suffering from obesity indicate it for use.

Nutritional value in 100 grams:

Proteins, gr	Fat, gr	Carbohydrates, gr	Ash, gr	Water, gr	Calorific value, kcal
1.2	0.1	6	0.8	94.5	28

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Savoy cabbage contains vitamins C, A, E, B1, B2, B6, PP, as well as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium, sugar, proteins, fiber, mustard oils, phytoncides, iron; ash substances, carotene, thiamine, Riboflavin. This cabbage is rich in amino acids, carbohydrates and pectin substances.

It also contains glutathione, which is a powerful natural antioxidant. It protects the body from the harmful effects of carcinogens, strengthens the immune system, regulates the nervous system and prevents the aging of cells.

In 1957, in Savoy cabbage, the substance ascorbigen was found, which, splitting in the stomach, prevents the development of cancer tumors, suppressing their growth. Later this most important substance was found in other types of cabbage. Savoy cabbage is softer, more nutritious and caloric than white cabbage.

It is a valuable dietary product. This is the only kind of cabbage, among which contains alcohol mannitol (sugar substitute for diabetics). Therefore, Savoy cabbage is useful for people suffering from diabetes. Savoy cabbage also has diuretic properties and prevents the increase of blood pressure.

Especially useful Savoy cabbage for children and the elderly, as easily absorbed by the body.

It is used fresh for salads, boiled – as a color. Savoy cabbage makes excellent soups, borscht, stuffed meat, pie fillings, and casseroles. This valuable vegetable can be used to prepare a variety of dishes that are distinguished by exquisite taste. This cabbage is soft, it can not be cooked for a long time.

Because of the high content of fiber Savoy cabbage is contraindicated for people suffering from gastritis, enterocolitis, pancreatitis, ulcer, thyroid disease, as well as those who underwent surgery in the chest and abdomen.