Oct 26 2009
Cabbage Cancer & Flatulence
Although the medicinal properties of cabbage are well-known, many people do not make it a part of their regular diet. Studies suggest that cabbage should be on our table two to three times a week. However, because flatulence can be a problem, many people stay away from this beneficial vegetable.
Did you know that in the middle ages this vegetable was called the “poor man’s medicine”? Few vegetables provide as many benefits for our health as does cabbage, unfortunately in today’s society, people prefer relying on medications rather than nutrition. I am not suggesting that you should throw away your medications, far from it, only that in some case cabbage could really help.
There are many ways to eat cabbage, one of the easiest is to make cabbage soup.
The primary benefit of cabbage is its ability to reduce the incidence of colon cancer. Studies have shown that people in countries where cabbage is a common nutriment there is little incidence of colon cancer. This is due to the high fiber content of cabbage and to its chemical composition. Fiber is a natural cleanser for our intestines. Cabbage is also the carrier of chemical products that inhibit tumor growth and protect cells from free radicals.
Colon cancer is not the only cancer affected by cabbage. Continue Reading »
