Cabbage is a low calorie, nutrient-dense food that offers an excellent source of many nutrients including vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, vitamin B6, calcium, biotin, magnesium, and manganese.

Along with it's nutrient content, cabbage contains phytochemicals. Cabbage contains powerful anticancer compounds known as glucosinolates.

One of the dietary recommendations from the American Cancer Society is to regularly include cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower in the diet. The main reason for this recommendation is due to the content
of a large amount of phytochemicals within the cabbage family. Studies have shown that the phytochemicals have anti-cancer properties.

The higher the intake of cabbage-family vegetables, the lower the rates of cancer especially breast, lung, colon, and prostate cancers. The glucosinolates in cabbage function by increasing the antioxidant defense mechanisms, and also by improving the body's ability to detoxify and eliminate harmful chemicals and hormones. Studies have
also shown that cabbage is extremely effective in the treatment of peptic ulcers.

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