Cabbage

Cabbage is one of the agricultural products our company produces and supplies the market.

It is cultivated in areas of 200-300 acres. Its availability starts at the end of September and ends at the end of April.

The product is available packaged in 20 kg mesh bags.

Cabbage belongs to the category of cruciferous vegetables. Its shape is round and consists of successive layers of leaves, green or red, depending on the variety. The usual weight of a cabbage head is 2-5 kg.

Cabbage is rich in nutritional value, herbal ingredients and vitamins. It is eaten raw, cooked and pickled.

Cabbage is good for your health

Cabbage has excellent anti-cancer properties due to its glycosinolates, which are converted to isothiocyanates and indoles during chewing. These substances enhance DNA repair, inactivate estrogens, and delay the growth of cancer cells. It protects against various forms of cancer such as breast, lung, colon, prostate and pancreas.

Cabbage has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains beta-carotene, vitamin C, fiber, manganese, high content of polyphenols (anthocyanins) with anti-inflammatory activities. Glycosinol and the isothiocyanates contained in cabbage, in addition to their anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activity, function in support of potential blood vessel damage.

It helps lower cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease. This is because cabbage has the ability to hold bile acids secreted by the bile during the digestive process, resulting in lowering blood cholesterol concentration.

Its high potassium content, opens the blood vessels and facilitates blood flow by contributing to healthy blood pressure.

Vitamin K and anthocyanins contained in cabbage inhibit nerve damage, preventing Alzheimer’s and dementia.

It contains a high amount of calcium and is a good source of Vitamin C, which helps the body to fight free radicals and strengthen its defense.

Raw cabbage juice treats gastric or duodenal ulcers.

Boiled cabbage juice is indicated against cough and bronchitis.

Its sulfur content helps to treat oily and acne skin as well as healthy hair and nails.

It helps lose weight because it is low in fat and very low in calories.

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