Cabbage
A round, layered, leafy vegetable that is eaten raw or cooked. It is round in shape and has layers of superimposed leafs. It is related to crops such as broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts and can be green, white or purple. Its earliest cultivation is known to be in Europe. It is widely produced in China and India.

Cabbage Beans Recipe
Cabbage, promotes digestive health. It is rich in probiotics. It promotes digestive health in ways similar to yogurt and other dairy products. The lutein in cabbage contributes to vision health. Lutein (along with another antioxidant called zeaxanthin) protects the retina and the lens against the ultraviolet light.

Tomato, Cabbage and Bean Soup Recipe
While bulking meals up with low calorie options such as vegetable soup on a regular basis is a great way to load up on nutrition in general, for those wanting to drop a couple of kilos quickly, replacing the heavy meal with a vegetable based soup is a safe way to do it.