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napa cabbages

June 11, 2021

Nutrition facts:

Per one cup cooked:

  • Calories: 13

  • Total Fat: 0.2g

  • Sodium: 12mg

  • Potassium: 94.8mg

  • Total Carbohydrate: 2.4g

  • Protein: 1.2g

    Vitamin A 6%

  • Vitamin C 6%

  • Calcium 3%

  • Iron 4%

  • Riboflavin 2%

  • Vitamin B6 2%

  • Niacin 3%

  • Magnesium 2%

  • Phosphorus 2%

  • Zinc 27%

  • Copper 5%

Source: FitBit

Why do we love them?

  • Napa cabbage is rich in vitamin B9 which is a major tool for improving the work of the human heart.

  • Napa cabbage is often referred to as “brain food” because it helps to enable certain neural pathways that promote out of the box thinking.

  • Research suggests that a high intake of iron rich foods, such as Napa cabbage, can provide relief from premenstrual symptoms like hypertensions, dizziness, mood swings, etc.

  • Napa cabbage has manganese, which has been shown to help prevent overly high blood sugar levels that can contribute to diabetes.

  • Napa cabbage is also rich in Vitamin C, which helps to enhance our immunity.

  • It consists of vitamin B6 which is responsible for dealing with number of emotional disorders.

  • It is easy to prepare, and is very versatile in that can be added to many different dishes.

Source: Health Benefits Times

 
 

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