The benefits and harms for men, women and children of blue cabbage

On the shelves next to white cabbage, her closest relative is found, but only with leaves of a different color. It can be from red to dark purple. But this cabbage is most often called "blue". Vegetable differs not only in shade, but also in composition and taste. This cabbage has many useful properties, therefore it is present in many recipes of traditional medicine and cosmetology, but not everyone is allowed to use it, and it will not hurt to study the features of the preparation before purchase.

Features and composition

Blue cabbage is not uncommon. In Europe, it appeared in the 18th century, they simply could not really figure out how to cook it, so preference was given to white-headed.

The properties of cabbage are explained by its rich composition. It has a lot more vitamins and nutrients than white. This is especially true for vitamins of groups B, P, H, as well as A, C and K, iron, iodine, potassium, magnesium, etc. There is a lot of folic acid in it. That is why it is recommended to introduce it into the diet of pregnant women.

It should be noted volatile and antioxidants, which are important for those living in polluted industrial centers. An amazing combination of carbohydrates, protein and fiber contributes to good absorption of the product, improve the digestive system and the whole organism as a whole, and a long-lasting feeling of satiety.

Beneficial features

It is known that in ancient Rome red cabbage juice was used to treat lung cancer. Today, it has already been scientifically proven that with regular use of it, tubercle bacillus simply can not take root in the body.

Due to its high content of vitamin C, it is an excellent tool for the prevention of flu and colds, and it also perfectly cleanses the body at the cellular level.

Contained in 100 grams of cabbage is only 24 kcal and there is absolutely no fat, so for those who are losing weight it is an ideal snack. Moreover, satiety is provided for a long time.

In addition, the regular presence of blue cabbage in the menu prevents:

• diabetes;
• constipation
• obesity;
• problems with the organs of vision;
• heart and vascular disease;
• Alzheimer's disease;
• disorders of the nervous system;
• differences in arterial and intracranial pressure.

By the way, eating a little such cabbage before the celebration, you can significantly reduce the harmful effects of alcohol on the body. But these are general characteristics, and for people of different sex and age the use of cabbage has a narrower focus.

For men

Blue cabbage can solve many health problems of the stronger sex. It helps to increase sexual desire, helps to cure infertility, stabilizes the nervous system. A man who regularly eats this vegetable is getting younger right before his eyes. There is joy in life, mood improves, performance increases.

Smokers generally need to use this product constantly to reduce the negative effects of tobacco on their lungs and to clear them of nicotine.

For women

The main advantage of blue cabbage for the fair sex is the ability to prevent the development of breast cancer. But she also stops the aging process, helps to cope with the problems of PMS and menopause, returns attractiveness and maintains normal weight without problems.

For pregnant women, this is an indispensable source of folic acid. But to introduce blue cabbage into the diet in an "interesting position" should be careful. In large quantities, it can cause gas formation.

For children

It is possible to introduce blue cabbage into the diet of children in the form that adults eat it from the age of 3 years old (before this, the minimum amount is allowed only in the ground form and only as an addition to other vegetables). It improves the digestive tract, improves immunity, thanks to a large number of nutrients involved in the formation of the skeletal system and muscles. For schoolchildren, the product helps to cope with mental stress, activate abilities, improve memory and sharpen attention.

For the elderly

For people 50 years of age and older, the most important things in blue cabbage are sulfur, anthocyanin and vitamin C. It is thanks to them that it is possible to maintain a normal cardiovascular system, stop the aging process, prevent age-related changes, memory problems, etc.

Contraindications

If used properly, cabbage will not bring harm to the body. Only individuals with individual intolerance will have to refuse it, and those who have problems with the digestive tract should be introduced into the diet very carefully, especially when raw.

You need to remember about the measure. If you overeat cabbage, you can provoke diarrhea, bloating, gas, colic.

How to use

Fresh cabbage is more useful, therefore, first of all, it is recommended to pay attention to the preparation of salads. But if there are problems with the digestive tract, it is better to eat it stewed or boiled.

Before cooking, you need to remove the upper leaves from the vegetable, and during shredding, stop not on the stump, but a couple of leaves before it. These layers contain possible nitrates.

The easiest way is to finely chop the cabbage, squeeze it with your hands to let the juice run, season with vinegar and vegetable oil, add a little salt and serve. Such a simple salad goes well with cereals and fried meat. But do not limit yourself to such recipes. Blue cabbage can be fermented, pickled, used to prepare a variety of sauces, and in combination with other, correctly selected products, this is a masterpiece of cooking.

With cucumbers and cheese

Finely chop the cabbage, salt and squeeze. Grate cucumber on a medium grater, mix with cabbage. Season with butter, or mayonnaise. Sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.

Wine stew

Finely chop the cabbage, squeeze it, put it in a pan greased with butter, simmer for about half an hour under the lid. Add a couple of tablespoons of flour, mix, pour 100 ml of dry red wine and simmer until the liquid evaporates. Add salt and spices to taste.

Cranberries

Squeeze chopped cabbage (1 kg), pour freshly squeezed cranberry juice (200 g of berries + a glass of water). After a day, strain, add vegetable oil to taste. When serving, sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Where else can I apply

Blue cabbage is effectively used in traditional medicine and cosmetology.It is recommended to use it for hypertension, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, problems with the heart and blood vessels, low immunity, edema, etc. In cosmetology, a vegetable is used to combat oily skin, with acne and even boils.

Folk recipes

Red cabbage for treatment is used mainly in the form of juice. Here are just a few recipes:

• mix blue cabbage juice 1: 1 with white juice. Rinse 2 times a day with bleeding gums, with pain in the gums;
• with pneumonia, soak gauze with juice, apply to the chest for several hours, and preferably at night;
• for pain in vessels, mix juice 2: 1 with vodka, insist 10-14 days in a dark place, rub the sore spot up to 5 times a day;
• dissolve a spoonful of juice in a glass of water, drink 2-3 times a day, if necessary, remove excess fluid from the body;
• add a spoonful of honey in 100 ml of juice and take in two or three stages, if you suffer from a strong cough;
• dilute in half with red wine and drink immediately a glass if bitten by a dog or other animal. This will protect against rabies infection.

Beauty recipes

Blue cabbage is used for hair and skin of any type.

For dry skin

Cut the leaves, pour milk and cook until half cooked. When the mass becomes warm, apply on face and neck, leave for 20-30 minutes, remove with a paper towel.

Leave the leaves lightly with a kitchen hammer, rinse with boiling water, grease with olive oil and apply to the face for 15 minutes. After wiping the skin with chamomile decoction.

Grind the cabbage in a meat grinder, mix in equal proportions with the egg and olive oil. Apply to steamed face for 20 minutes. Wash off with warm water.

For oily skin

Grind a couple of cabbage leaves, mix with two egg whites, apply on the face for 20 minutes with a thin layer.

Wipe your face daily before going to bed with a cotton pad dipped in freshly squeezed juice.

For normal skin

Mix a teaspoon of cabbage juice, oil and yolk. Apply on face for 15 minutes three times a week. The mask perfectly nourishes and refreshes.

For aging skin

Two cabbage leaves are very finely chopped, mixed with a pinch of yeast, two tablespoons of natural apple juice and a teaspoon of honey. Apply on face for 20 minutes, then remove the mask with a cotton pad.

To help split, thin, depleted hair will help daily rubbing into the skin a mixture of cabbage juice, spinach and lemon (proportion 3: 2: 1). The course of treatment is a month.

Blue cabbage has a lot of advantages, and it’s just tasty and original. Without even thinking, enter it into the diet of the family, just do not forget about the recommendations for use.