Why sour cabbage is so useful food!

Sometimes it happens that the most amazing discoveries happen unexpectedly. About cabbage we know a lot, including, its benefits have been said many times. But sauerkraut is written undeservedly, rarely, until many have appreciated its amazing properties.



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It began with the fact that the researchers noted that Poles rarely suffer from breast cancer if they live in their homeland. But emigrants from Poland, living in other countries, do not fit into the statistics. Surprisingly, the reason is in the Polish cuisine, namely in sauerkraut.

We do not attach much importance to sauerkraut, as we consider it a conservation. Basically, we put this cabbage in a row with pickled cucumbers, pickled tomatoes and other dishes. If you draw parallels, then cabbage will stand more in line with kvass, yogurt or wine. It is a product of natural fermentation, that is, fermented.

Quenching starts at the moment of cutting cabbage in small slices and mixing it with salt. Her cells lose integrity at this point, and enzymes are released, and the process of processing glucosinolates into substances that contribute to the prevention of cancer. They are antioxidants that help destroy carcinogens and prevent the process of normal cell regeneration into cancer cells.



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The fact that the use of sauerkraut helps to excrete carcinogens from the body is proved experimentally. Moreover, their reproduction in cabbage occurs at a very high rate, already after 10-20 minutes they can be noted quite a large number.

However, this is possible only if the cabbage does not undergo heat treatment. If the product is sent to the fire, in a matter of minutes the bulk of the nutrients is lost. With regard to sauerkraut - the number of carcinogens persists for a fairly long period of time.

In general, we can talk not only about preventing breast cancer, but also about the fact that sauerkraut is generally, an excellent anti-cancer property. Its effect on the body is useful, it protects against the likelihood of developing tumors of all organs.

Supplies cabbage to the body and some other useful substances - vitamin K, folic acid, omega-3, vitamin C. All this helps to maintain the tone of the cardiovascular system. And in general, it helps to increase immunity.



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Cabbage species are many and answer unequivocally which one to choose is difficult. Moreover, any cabbage is a product of the cruciferous family and has similar qualities.

It's great, if there is an opportunity besides white cabbage to include in the diet colored, broccoli, red and kohlrabi. Ideally, if there is an opportunity to diversify the menu with other kinds of cabbage. All kinds have glucosinolates in composition, an excellent composition of vitamins, including vitamins K, C, PP, B2, B6, U, as well as carotene, folic acid, antioxidants. Present in the cabbage are sulfur, potassium and lysozyme.

Mineral salts, which mainly cause an alkaline reaction, help to achieve leaching of blood, thereby preventing inflammatory processes and processing glucose into fructose. And this is important, since the body absorbs the latter without the participation of insulin.

Drinking the juice of sauerkraut is also incredibly useful. It removes cholesterol and helps to regulate the intestine. So, there are many benefits of eating sauerkraut.



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It is not difficult to prepare sauerkraut - it's quite affordable, and, most importantly, a delicious dish. There are a lot of recipes - each housewife has her own secrets of cooking, which significantly affects the taste of the product. But, whichever recipe you choose, and with whatever flavor you get cooked sauerkraut, it will certainly bring incomparable benefits to the body. Therefore, it does not matter in what form and with what spices or vegetables you will serve it to the table. The main thing is that cabbage is present in the person's diet. Especially because this product is cheap enough - white cabbage is grown on its own, and if there is no such opportunity, it is presented on the shelves of any store at a democratic price. It is not necessary to overpay crazy money for the purchase of exotic cabbage species that do not often grow in our region. The variety of types of cabbage on the table is always wonderful. But, if the diet is based on austerity regime, you can perfectly manage the simplest dish.

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