If you want to diversify your table, but at the same time eat easily and control weight, pay attention to Savoy cabbage. It is very similar to the white-bellied, but differs darker, corrugated leaves. It is softer, with a gentle and pleasant taste, without coarse veins - which means it is an excellent supplement for salads and side dishes!
Caloric content of Savoy cabbage
The energy value of Savoy cabbage is only 30 kcal, about the same as that of white cabbage. This makes the product dietary and suitable for a diet with a reduction in weight. When cooking, for example, quenching - the caloric content varies insignificantly.
Useful properties of Savoy cabbage
The Savoy cabbage includes a large number of useful substances: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, iron, copper, sodium and manganese. In addition, there are enough vitamins A, E, C, K, as well as many representatives of the group B. Thanks to this, Savoy cabbage is of great benefit to the body and is considered even more preferable than white and red.
Useful properties for this product really a lot:
- normalizes blood pressure (for hypertensive patients - an indispensable product!);
- improves blood composition;
- prevents the development of cardiovascular diseases;
- promotes the excretion of fluid from the body;
- reduces the risk of oncological diseases;
- strengthens the nervous system;
- strengthens the body's immune forces, provides a fortifying effect;
- protects the body from the influence of carcinogens, helps to eliminate toxins and toxins;
- improves digestion and is easily digestible, which is why it is suitable for feeding children and elderly people;
- facilitates the condition in diabetes mellitus;
- improves the state of the gastrointestinal tract;
- returns a healthy appetite ;
- rejuvenates the body, prevents premature aging.
It should be noted that stewed Savoy cabbage retains most of these positive properties, but it has a milder effect on the body and mucous membranes. This is an excellent option for a light garnish, which not only enriches the body with vitamins, but also helps control the weight.
Unfortunately, not everyone uses this unique product. With pancreatitis, exacerbations of gastric diseases and diseases of the thyroid gland, Savoy cabbage is forbidden.