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Natural Weight-Loss Food: Cabbage

Cabbage is a vegetable few people really appreciate, but it's truly a dieter's friend. It's strong-flavored, but it's this feature that makes it enjoyable in certain dishes.

This leafy vegetable ranks right up there with broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts with a reputation for fighting cancer. It's also a good source of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and other nutrients. Cabbage also offers a major payoff -- the fewest calories and least fat of any vegetable. This powerful veggie is a must for dieters trying to lose weight.

Health Benefits

From green cabbage you'll enjoy a fiber boost and a respectable amount of vitamin C. Two types of cabbage, savoy and bok choy, provide beta-carotene -- an antioxidant that battles cancer and heart disease. For those who don't eat dairy products, bok choy is an important source of calcium, which may help prevent osteoporosis and aid in controlling blood pressure.

Nutritional Values

Green Cabbage, Fresh, Cooked
Serving Size: 1/2 cup chopped
Calories: 16
Fat: <1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 4 g
Protein: 1 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
Sodium: 6 mg
Vitamin C: 15 mg

Bok Choy, Fresh, Cooked
Serving Size: 1/2 cup chopped
Calories: 10
Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 2 g
Protein: 1 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 29 mg
Vitamin A: 3,612 IU
Vitamin C: 22 mg
Calcium: 79 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Potassium: 315 mg
Carotenoids: 261 mcg

 

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