This vegetable has many positive effects on health and can be eaten both raw, in salads and cooked without losing its nutritional qualities .

Worldwide there are over 400 varieties of cabbage differ in shape, size and color ( green cabbage , white , red , purple etc. ), but the best known and consumed is light green cabbage , which can be found at any supermarket or market , is advantageous in terms of price and can be prepared in many recipes , from ordinary coleslaw , to elaborate recipes with smoked cabbage , cabbage meal delicious meatballs , cabbage soup or pie wonderful cabbage and zucchini .

In addition to being used in many ways in the kitchen , cabbage has other advantages , this time on health. Cabbage is a vegetable rich in phytonutrients and vitamins (A, C and K ) , natural antioxidants that prevent cancer and heart disease by neutralizing free radicals.