Weight loss to balancing hormones; amazing health benefits of purple cabbage
Published on Oct 12, 2023 11:17 AM IST
- Purple cabbage may have a nutritional advantage over green cabbage as it is rich in plant compounds that lower inflammation and guards against cancer.
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Low in calories, high in fibre and packed with amazing nutrients, purple cabbage can provide a strong dose of antioxidants and essential vitamins. It can help balance blood pressure and lower chances of heart diseases. Purple cabbage has vitamins C and K, calcium, manganese, and zinc that can benefit your bone health. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra on many benefits of purple cabbage. (Freepik)
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Dietary fibre in purple cabbage influences microbial ecology and enhances the production of key microbial metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)that, in turn, promote our overall health and wellbeing (Freepik)
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Purple cabbage being rich in fibre also helps to facilitate weight loss. Fibre can soak up water in the intestine, slowing the absorption of nutrients and increasing feelings of fullness. (Freepik)
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Purple cabbage aids in the elimination of excess oestrogen from the body being high in fibre. This is particularly important for hormone balance in women and a higher probability of anovulation (Freepik)
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Purple cabbage can also control inflammation by checking the levels of CRP, a marker for inflammation. Purple cabbage, a great source of antioxidants, can help in lowering inflammation. (Freepik)
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