THE CABBAGE OF LIFE....

HISTORY OF CABBAGE

The Egyptians ate cabbage with vinegar before a night of drinking to prevent hangovers. Cabbage is still today considered one of the best remedies to cure hangovers! The Romans also ate cabbage to cure every imaginable ailment under the sun! They ate it raw with vinegar before and after each meal.

Benefits Of Cabbage Juice For Skin, Hair And Health

Cabbage to used to be too for me boring so I really never had much love for it unless I had to add salad to our meal but after going through an article on the benefits of cabbage I now have so much love for it. At least I eat cabbage on a daily basis now lol. Now here is the big question. Have you ever wondered how to get a beautiful, healthy and appealing look naturally? Then my dear adding cabbage to your diet will certainly renew you within a few days. Few day oooo. Since Cabbage is rich in insoluble fiber, beta-carotene, vitamins (like B1, B6, K, E, C etc.) and a number of minerals (such as calcium, iodine, magnesium, iron, sulphur and so on), it is considered an extremely beneficial vegetable for your health, skin and hair.

Health Benefits of Cabbage Juice:

​If you want to take utmost care of your health, nothing can be better than cabbage juice. Cabbage is considered a ‘superfood’ because of its amazing medicinal properties. 

Below are some Cabbage benefits:

1. Research proves that raw cabbage is highly anti-carcinogenic and according to medical experts, the juice of raw green cabbage contains isocyanates, a group of chemical compounds which accelerate the process of estrogen metabolism in your body and help to stay away from breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer and colon cancer. It also speeds up the healing process in cancer patients. Wow. 

​2. Cabbage works as a great bowel cleanser and hence, cabbage juice is used for treating colitis. It holds two essential minerals – chlorine and sulphur, which are effective in treating inflammation of large intestine and colon. You would experience an unpleasant, foul gas right after drinking the juice. This is important as it indicates that the remedy has started working for you.

3. Want to get rid of extra kilos? Then you should opt for raw cabbage juice as it is an excellent natural cure for obesity. Basically, what it does is that it purifies the upper section of your intestine so that the elimination of waste materials becomes easy and the digestion of food gets facilitated. Moreover, it does not contain many calories, which is also a big plus for overweight people.

​4. Acute ulcers can also be treated with cabbage juice. As said previously, it helps you take great care of your intestine and upper bowel by detoxifying them. At the same time, it also contains a large amount of Vitamin U (popularly known as ‘cabbagen’), which is capable of strengthening the inner layer of your stomach and making it resistant to ulcers.

​5. The anti-inflammatory property of cabbage juice is also very beneficial. Raw cabbage is known to have certain essential amino acids, which can help you fight against skin inflammation.

​6. Folic acid is one of the most vital constituents of cabbage juice. When it comes to treating anemia, folic acid is considered as an important nutrient as it helps build new blood cells. Therefore, cabbage juice is also used for curing anemia.

​Benefits of Cabbage Juice for Skin:

No matter how much your skin has been damaged or for how long, you can always rely on cabbage juice for restoring its natural texture and glow. Yes, and did you know that cabbage leaf compresses are often suggested by herbalists to reduce swelling in moderate to severe engorgement of the breast during breastfeeding months? Cabbage has both antibiotic and anti-irritant properties, it contains sinigrin (allylisothiocyanate) rapine, mustard oil, magnesium, oxylate and sulphur heterosides. It is theorized that this natural mixture of ingredients helps decrease tissue congestion by dilating (opening) local capillaries (small blood vessels) improving the blood flow in the area.

7. Being a vegetable loaded with antioxidants and phytochemicals, cabbage can do great wonders for your skin. Both of these help you combat harmful free radicals which cause a number of skin disorders like acne, pimples and blackheads. Moreover, it is full of Vitamin C, which speeds up the procedure to a great extent.

8. Antioxidant content of this juice is very helpful in reducing dryness of skin as well as preventing premature aging. So, use cabbage juice in your regular face mask and see how fast your wrinkles disappear. I used this and I look like a sweet 16 again lol.

​9. Cabbage is also widely used for improving the tone and texture of skin. Apart from potassium, which is extremely beneficial for detoxifying your body and making your complexion fairer, this vegetable is also rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E. These two vitamins can rejuvenate the tissues and help you look fair, soft and supple significantly.

​And now what are the benefits of Cabbage Juice on your Hair?

​Do you know that you can use cabbage juice for your hair care too? There are quite a few elements present in this juice which can provide proper nourishment to your tresses. That is;

​10. The high sulphur content of cabbage is really helpful in making your hair stronger and averting hair loss. It is one of the most effective ways to stop hair fall and deal with weak hair. You can drink raw cabbage juice everyday in the morning or include it in your hair mask for external use.

​Apart from reducing frequent hair fall, cabbage juice can also promote hair growth by nourishing the roots properly. As it contains Vitamin E and silicon, the regular intake of this juice can also make your tresses long and lustrous. Cabbage juice is not only nutritious, but also very low in calories. It is a very rich source of vitamins, manganese, calcium, etc.

Some important tips:

​1. Always wash cabbage thoroughly and soak in saline water for about 30mins.

2. Use fresh Cabbage juice for best results.

3. Don’t drink more than 4oz of cabbage juice at a time.

4. Avoid limp cabbages. Make sure its head is firm.

5. Never store Cabbage juice in a refrigerator. Drink it fresh.

6. Don’t add salt or sugar to cabbage juice, as it may reduce its effect.

​In a nutshell, cabbage juice can have an overall healing impact on your whole body. So, start consuming it today and discover the new you! Get refreshed. Take more cabbage...One Love.

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