Cabbage is one of my favorite veggies. I love its crisp, light and refreshing taste and texture. As an added bonus, it is a powerhouse of nutrients and has cancer protection and gut healing abilities. Cabbage is high in vitamin C, folic acid and has anticancer compounds known as glucosinolates.
Cabbage is cruciferous vegetable. It has been noted in population studies that the higher the intake of cabbage family vegetables the lower the rates of colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers. This is partly due to its high antioxidant capacity particularly Indole 3 Carbinole (I3C) which supports the liver in detoxifying and removing harmful chemicals and excess hormones. I3C increases the rate of which estrogen is broken down by the liver by 50%. That’s huge! Excess estrogen is associated with estrogen related cancers and migraines particularly around women’s monthly moon cycle. So if you are someone who suffers from migraines, try supporting the liver with cabbage and other cruciferous veggies. Never forget the healing power of food. Food is medicine.
Cabbage has an amino acid in it called “glutamine” which is very healing to the intestinal track. Glutamine boosts the immune system and is a source of fuel for cells lining the intestinal track. Humans must have glutamine in order to have a healthy mucosal lining. The mucosal lining in a healthy person sheds and then is rebuilt every 3-5 days. Drinking a quart a day of cabbage juice, quite high in glutamine, has been shown to heal peptic ulcers often with effects noticed in just 7 days.
Cabbage is considered a money drawing plant and can be useful in dishes charged with creating abundance. Begin your dish preparation by taking a few deep breaths and opening up to the flow of money. Imagine that each leaf is representative of wealth and you have plenty. Unfold and pull off the leaves one by one, spinning the cabbage so the leaves are always coming off towards yourself, bringing it inwards. As you prepare and eat the dish, know that you are calling this abundance to you. Eat this cabbage salad on the full moon while feeling satisfied and wealthy knowing that your money desires are being taken care of.
Delicious light and refreshing salad
Save RecipeIngredients
- 1 Head of Cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 Scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 Shredded carrot
- ½ Sliced red bell pepper
- 2 T Sunflower seeds
- 1 T Sesame seeds
- 1 Orange segmented
- Salad Dressing
- 2 T Sesame Oil
- 2 T Orange Juice
- 1/2 tsp of dijon mustard or honey to help emulsify
- 1 tsp of grated ginger
- Handful of fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Place all salad ingredients in a bowl.
- In another bowl, slowly whisk together dressing ingredients until thickened. Toss with salad. Enjoy!
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