Benefits of Red Cabbage: Discover Them!

Dr. Natalia Denisova, the Russian nutrition expert, points out that "red cabbage is rich in vitamins and nutrients, but unfortunately, we rarely include it in our dishes." She states: "Red cabbage is distinguished by its content of anthocyanin pigments, which are biologically active plant pigments that give cabbage a unique purple color. These substances protect the body's cells from harmful external influences. This means they prevent processes that lead to cell death or their transformation into cancerous cells. They also improve the rheological properties of blood, meaning that the blood becomes more fluid. Additionally, they protect the walls of blood vessels, making them denser, and reduce the 'deposit' of atherosclerotic plaques on them, which lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases." The expert notes that red cabbage surpasses regular cabbage with a higher content of antioxidant vitamin C, enhancing the elasticity and durability of blood vessels and thinning the blood, which prevents the formation of clots. 100 grams of red cabbage contain 57 mg of vitamin C, which equates to 63% of the body's daily requirement for this vitamin. Furthermore, red cabbage contains vitamin K (100 grams provide 32% of the body's daily need for it). The importance of this vitamin lies in its role in the blood formation process.