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Ancient Roman physicians treated many afflictions with cabbage convinced of its universal health properties. [([[https:// | Ancient Roman physicians treated many afflictions with cabbage convinced of its universal health properties. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | What plant species count as vegetable cabbage? The most well-known are: cauliflower, | ||
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+ | ==== Dislike of cabbage ==== | ||
+ | Why do some people dislike cabbage or broccoli? These plants contain compounds that may be perceived by some people as bitter or tasteless. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Fights obesity ==== | ||
+ | Cabbage contains a lot of fiber, which helps fight obesity. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Ornamental plants ==== | ||
+ | Some varieties of vegetable cabbage are grown as ornamental plants, such as flowering cabbage, which is not edible. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== 6,000 years ago ==== | ||
+ | Cabbage is believed to have been cultivated in China more than 6,000 years ago. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Storage ==== | ||
+ | Cabbage stored in optimal conditions (low temperature and humidity) can survive up to 6 months. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Red cabbage ==== | ||
+ | Red cabbage has 2 times more vitamin C than green cabbage. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Health benefits ==== | ||
+ | Drinking juice squeezed from raw cabbage helps with migraines. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Preventing scurvy ==== | ||
+ | Sailors invented sauerkraut. They consumed it to prevent scurvy. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== UV protection ==== | ||
+ | Antioxidants found in cabbage protect the skin from UV radiation. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Anceint cure for baldness ==== | ||
+ | In ancient China, cabbage was believed to cure baldness. [([[https:// | ||
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