Cabbage is one of our very healthy vegetables that should be a regular part of our diets for various reasons but today we focus on the cancer-fighting properties of cabbage. Cabbage is a natural anti-inflammatory and a natural antibacterial food. Along with its cruciferous kin such as kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, bok choy and turnips, cabbage is extremely high in anticancer phytochemicals. IC3 or indole-3-carbinal, a property of cabbage and the above list of its cousins, almost doubles how quickly the liver can break down estrogen so it doesn't remain in the body. Some female cancers feed off estrogen so IC3 is important against them.
Do not overcook cabbage as it is important to retain one of its compounds called sinigrin. Sinigrin reacts with an enzyme to release molecules that detoxify carcinogens and inhibit the division and growth of tumor cells.
There are various ways to enjoy cabbage. If you don't care for cabbage on its own, add it to soups, make it into a slaw, etc. However you prepare it, make sure it is a part of your diet.
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