Is there a person who will say that he does not like fresh cabbage salad, carrots with the addition of vinegar? If so, then with great difficulty. V Soviet time such a snack was always prepared in canteens, and it was popular. Now the Russian people have preserved the same attitude towards the vitamin dish. It is loved for its juiciness and pleasant sweet and sour taste, and also because the ingredients for it are always on sale and affordable. Let's clarify how a salad of fresh cabbage, carrots and vinegar is prepared, the health benefits and harms of this dish.
Cabbage, carrot and vinegar salad, recipe
You probably already guessed what products we need, but how much to put them in the dish, let's see. To get a decent portion of salad at the exit, take 500 grams of cabbage, 1 large fruit carrots or 2 small ones. For this amount of vegetables, you will need 3 tbsp. l. vinegar and 2 tablespoons of sugar (tablespoons). Salt is added to taste (roughly a teaspoon). For refueling you will also need vegetable oil- 4 tbsp. l.
All the charm of this vitamin dish is undoubtedly in the cabbage. It should not be too large, it must be chopped correctly. If you have experience with slicing this vegetable, then you can grind it so that you get thin stripes. If not, use a special cabbage shredder. Rub it and shake your hands as hard as possible to make the juice stand out, add salt and stir.
Now grate fresh carrots on a coarse grater. Carrots in this salad play only an aesthetic role, being a kind of decoration. Now add carrot shavings to cabbage, add sugar and pour in vinegar. If necessary, remember the vegetables again with your hands and mix everything. Do not season the salad yet, put it in the refrigerator (so that the ingredients are well marinated) for 1 hour. Add butter and garnish with herbs before serving.
Fresh cabbage salad - benefits and harms
The benefits of fresh cabbage salad
There is no doubt that the discussed salad has excellent taste, but what can you say about its benefits? Fresh cabbage contains all the vitamins that are inherent in it by nature. It contains vitamin C, or rather, its modified form, however, it fulfills its role - it strengthens the immune system and enhances protection against viruses. This vegetable is very useful for gastritis with low acidity, and lettuce in general is just for people with this disease an ideal way to stimulate secretion gastric juice.
If you follow your figure, then a salad of carrots and cabbage is a godsend, because the calorie content of its main component, white cabbage, is only 27 kcal per 100 g of product. Fresh carrots are no different either high calorie content... Cabbage has a beneficial effect on the intestines, as it contains coarse vegetable fibers. It literally cleans the insides of accumulated toxins, stimulates regular bowel movements. However, if you have some problems with gastroenterology, be aware that this salad can cause increased gassing and bring a lot of inconvenience.
Cabbage and carrot salad is a source of B vitamins, carotene, and many mineral substances- potassium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc and iron. In winter, this snack, if you eat it regularly, can replace a whole vitamin complex for you. Vegetable oil in its composition is also good for the body - it helps good digestion.
What about vinegar? Is it helpful? Vinegar has antimicrobial and even antibacterial properties, disinfecting intestinal tract and the whole body. This substance helps break down fat molecules and carbohydrates, therefore it is beneficial for people who want to get slim. The most useful natural Apple vinegar- it has a beneficial effect not only on digestion, but also on blood vessels. The main thing is not to consume too much vinegar so that it does not harm you.
Fresh cabbage salad - harm
Could this vitamin salad be harmful? In some cases, yes. Rather, the harm of a snack is determined by the presence of certain diseases. Fresh white cabbage is contraindicated for people with stomach problems caused by high acidity, - ulcers, gastritis and others. You should not indulge yourself with salad and those who suffer from colitis and enterocolitis, and are also prone to flatulence or diarrhea.
Vinegar can also harm people who have increased gastric acid secretion. If you have such problems, it is best to refrain from eating lettuce, as both cabbage and vinegar stimulate acidity. Acetic acid can harm tooth enamel. To avoid this, always rinse oral cavity water, it will help neutralize the acid and protect your teeth from decay.
Now you know how to make fresh cabbage salad with carrots and vinegar yourself. If you do not have stomach problems, you can enjoy its taste every day, remembering to rinse your mouth after eating. This dish is combined with all kinds of side dishes and meat snacks, you can eat it just like that, as a vitamin snack. If you have suffered from constipation before, just cook this dish and eat it for lunch or dinner, the problem will be solved by itself.
White cabbage is considered one of the most commonly used vegetables in cooking. folk medicine, cosmetology.
Rich vitamin composition allows you to saturate the body with all important to maintain normal life microelements.
Cabbage has practically no contraindications, so both adults and children can enjoy its beneficial properties.
Calorie content and composition of the product
White cabbage is not only tasty, satisfying and healthy, but also low in calories. Very often it is included in the diet for those who want to get rid of excess weight... The calorie content of the product per 100 grams is only 30 Kcal.
Cabbage composition
1. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
2. Organic acids and dietary fiber.
3. Vitamins - PP, groups B, A, C, K, beta-carotene.
4. Macronutrients - magnesium, calcium, sulfur, phosphorus, potassium.
5. Trace elements - iodine, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, aluminum.
Cabbage: beneficial properties for the human body
Cabbage, which has practically no contraindications to its use, is very valuable product for the human body.
Cabbage: beneficial features product
1. Enriches the body with vitamins, replenishes the deficiency of other nutrients, thereby strengthening the immune system.
2. Regular use product reduces the risk of formation oncological diseases... This applies not only to white cabbage, but also to Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, red cabbage, and broccoli.
3. Favorably affects the work of the heart, improves blood circulation and normalizes cholesterol levels.
4. Removes excess fluid, waste and toxins from the body.
5. Normalizes the intestinal microflora, improves the digestive tract.
6. Cabbage has been shown to be beneficial to the oral cavity, reduce bleeding gums and soothe toothache.
7. Allows you to effectively get rid of excess weight, improves intestinal motility.
8. Kills germs, including fighting Staphylococcus aureus and a tubercle bacillus.
9. Cabbage is extremely useful for children, the product improves brain function, relieves fatigue.
Cabbage, the benefits of which have been listed, are useful both fresh and in the form of juice. In folk medicine, sauerkraut is often used.
Cabbage: beneficial properties and use in traditional medicine
The rich composition of the product increases its value, it is for this reason that cabbage is used in folk medicine to fight many diseases.
1. For headaches, simple sauerkraut lotions are excellent, you can also use juice fresh product... The leaf beats off, the formed juice smears the forehead and temples.
3. For angina and stomatitis, cabbage juice and boiled water are mixed in equal proportions. The resulting solution needs to rinse your mouth 4-5 times a day for a week. However, the inflammation and pain will begin to subside the next day.
4. For any cough, you need to drink cabbage juice 3 times a day, before use it is heated and diluted with a small amount of honey. The course of treatment is 4-5 days.
5. If a girl has mastitis, she needs to apply compresses from fresh cabbage gruel to her chest.
6. Compresses from fresh cabbage leaves perfectly relieve tension in the joints. It is recommended to do them before bedtime.
7. To strengthen the immune system, you need to eat daily 100-150 grams of sauerkraut. This is especially true for young children.
9. Boiled cabbage helps with constipation, but after boiling it should be cooked no longer than 10 minutes.
Cabbage, which has a lot of useful properties, really is medicinal product... However, this treatment cannot be abused, even the safest vegetables, when overeating, cause bloating.
Application in home cosmetology
Few people know that cabbage can be used at home not only for preparing delicious dishes, but also in cosmetic purposes... Cabbage has few contraindications, it does not cause redness and irritation on the skin.
Recipes with a "home beautician"
1. Deal with oily skin face will help home tonic. The same amount of cabbage and fresh cucumbers grind with a blender, then juice is filtered through cheesecloth. They need to wipe their face 3-4 times a day.
2.C age spots sauerkraut juice does a great job.
3. It is very easy to prepare for dry skin at home. nourishing mask... You need to wash your face, then squeeze the juice from the cabbage and moisten the cheesecloth in it. This gauze is applied to the face for 20 minutes. The procedure is recommended to be repeated 3 times a week.
4. Cabbage helps to strengthen the hair structure, give it a natural shine and shine. To do this, mix the juices of lemon, cabbage and spinach in equal proportions. The resulting liquid is rubbed into the scalp, evenly distributed over the entire length of the curls, washed off after 30 minutes.
5. Cabbage Fresh Juice excellent fight against warts. You need to wipe them 6-7 times a day until they disappear completely.
6. It is very useful to put fresh cabbage gruel on the face - it nourishes the pores, moisturizes and nourishes the dermis, eliminates blackheads.
Simple and delicious culinary recipes
1. Fresh cabbage salad
For cooking you will need:
Chopped dill;
Finely chopped cabbage;
Finely grated carrots and cucumber.
All ingredients are mixed in a deep bowl, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil are added there. Salt and pepper to taste.
2. Fragrant cutlets
Delicious cutlets are obtained not only from minced meat, but also from cabbage. A large head of cabbage is cut into 8-10 parts, poured cold water, put on gas and boil after boiling for 15 minutes. Then the liquid is drained, the cabbage is passed through a blender. Onions, dill, salt and pepper are also added there. When everything is ready, you need to add either flour or semolina to thicken the mixture. Cutlets are formed by hand and fried for 5 minutes on each side sunflower oil.
Cabbage: contraindications for use
As already mentioned, cabbage has practically no contraindications. The only exception will be individual intolerance to the product, but this is extremely rare.
It must be remembered that you cannot overeat cabbage, otherwise it will lead to stomach pain and bloating. With diarrhea, the product should also be eaten with caution, as it has a laxative effect.
Cabbage has a lot of useful properties. In moderate quantities, the product is recommended for both children and adults. Cabbage nourishes and saturates the body with important microelements, improves immunity and is an excellent prevention of rhinitis and colds.
Cabbage, in Russia, was equivalent to bread. It was eaten practically all year round- fresh in summer, and salted and fermented in winter. Our ancestors knew a lot about her healing properties and instilled in us the tradition of widely eating it. But do we know so well what cabbage is useful for, because it contains not only a lot essential vitamins and, but there is also carotene, sulfur and other rare substances.
Along with the beneficial properties, this vegetable can be harmful, so we will touch on both sides of the coin and talk about the benefits and dangers of white cabbage.
Nutrients in cabbage
Cabbage contains great amount vitamin C, which is preserved both in its fresh form and in harvested for future use. That is why small daily portions of sauerkraut are necessary for sailors to prevent scurvy. Vitamin C strengthens the walls of blood vessels, increases the selectivity of the permeability of cell membranes, therefore it fights well against infectious diseases different etiology. The effect of vitamin C on the hematopoietic system cannot be underestimated.
Vitamin C, in the body, controls the construction mechanism, every cell of any organ needs it, therefore, an adult needs about 70 mg of it per day. Of course, the body cannot provide itself with the production of such a large amount ascorbic acid, and needs food, rich in vitamin C. It is cabbage that is a storehouse of this vitamin, and can satisfy daily needs organism.
Also ascorbic acid good antioxidant, and thanks to the frequent use of cabbage, the body gets rid of excess substances and free radicals. There is also another well-known antioxidant in cabbage juice - carotene, so cabbage can be safely called a product of youth.
Contains cabbage and other vitamins, such as the rare U that resists inflammatory processes in the stomach. There is a vitamin complex of group B in it, also E, PP, N. Such vitamin collection improves the functioning of the glands internal secretion, helps to resist stress and strengthens the immune processes.
The presence of sulfur in cabbage causes an increase in the body's resistance to infections. The action of sulfur is also used for cosmetic purposes. Systematically rubbing the skin of the face with freshly squeezed cabbage juice, you can get rid of acne and blackheads. Along with the useful properties described, cabbage also has contraindications:
- you can not eat it for patients with gastritis, especially with high acidity. Cabbage juice activates the work of the gastric glands and the acid comes in even more;
- activation of the glands can also cause an exacerbation of pancreatitis;
- substances from fiber contribute to bloating, so cabbage is excluded from the diet of a nursing mother.
Is cabbage good for weight loss?
Cabbage is widely used in diets not only because of its vitamin complex, but also because its main composition is fiber, that is, fibers that cannot be split. The body chooses only everything from cabbage useful material, and removes fiber in an unchanged form.
An important plus of fiber in diets is that it makes the intestines work properly and actively. Indeed, only with coordinated work, so to speak, of the mechanism, cells receive the necessary nutrients and do not seek to store them, but use them fully as energy. But if a failure occurs and the intestines stagnate, then absorption suffers nutrients, the body does not receive something and seeks to stock up, such disharmony leads to the appearance of extra pounds.
Why is white cabbage harmful?
There is not so much harm from white cabbage, if you adhere to the rules of its use and, most importantly, control the amount. However, it is worth mentioning those possible 
consequences that can occur in people with chronic diseases gastrointestinal tract. For example, those suffering from diseases of the pancreas, such as acute or chronic, may experience various kinds of exacerbations, so doctors do not recommend the use of cabbage, especially in its raw form.
Also, raw white cabbage should be consumed in moderate amounts to avoid bloating, colitis and flatulence, especially for those who, due to dental problems, are not able to process it with sufficient quality even in the oral cavity.
For a long time no one has disputed the beneficial properties of vegetables. Without the vitamins they contain, the body feels bad. Therefore, whether we love greens or not, we need to eat them more often to prevent health problems. But vegetables are expensive in winter. Not everyone can afford fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes. Then such a "winter" vegetable as cabbage comes to the rescue. White heads of cabbage are removed from the garden at the very end of autumn, with the first frosts. So cabbage salad helps us out throughout the winter. We will study its calorie content in this article. The useful properties of this dish cannot be ignored either. What are they? What should you add to your salad to make it even healthier? And what ingredients in the dish should we avoid if we want to stay slim? Read about all this in our article.
Her majesty cabbage
Modern national cuisines are simply unthinkable without potatoes and tomatoes. But these two products became known in Europe only after the discovery of America! As well as zucchini (overseas), sunflower and many others, now familiar to us vegetables, roots and fruits. What did our ancestors eat in the old days? Chronicles report on the huge areas occupied by "skits". This vegetable was on the tables of Europeans at any time of the year and in different types- boiled, stewed, fried, sauerkraut. And fresh, of course. Cabbage was so prized that it was called “the queen of all vegetables”. But salads began to be prepared relatively recently. Rather, they were eaten by the ancient Romans, but the northern Europeans treated them coolly, considering them to be fodder for livestock. Cabbage salad, which has a very low calorie content, was not perceived as food. The vegetable was added to soups or fermented for the winter, using the product as a side dish. But times have changed, and since the 18th century, salads have become fashionable in Russia.
Useful properties of cabbage
This vegetable was used not only for food, but also used in folk medicine. Before considering the calorie content of cabbage salad, let's explore the beneficial properties of the main component of the dish. Firstly, this vegetable contains a unique vitamin - U, which has a beneficial effect on the treatment of stomach ulcers and gastritis with high acidity. Our grandmothers knew: if you attach a fresh cabbage leaf to an abscess, the swelling will be removed as if by hand. Rusichi in mandatory fermented this vegetable for the winter. Then they did not know anything about vitamin C yet, but people noticed that cabbage protects from scurvy. The vegetable also normalizes blood pressure, removes headache, removes from the body harmful substances... Cabbage has mild laxative properties. A large number of rude dietary fiber in a vegetable helps to bring blood sugar levels back to normal, cleanse the intestines, and whip up appetite. Cabbage is so easy to digest that it can even be given to children.
Who needs to eat cabbage salad often
The calorie content of this delicious snack is so low that it should be consumed frequently when dietary nutrition... If you are diabetic, you too need to indulge yourself with cabbage salad more often. With indigestion, as well as ulcers and gastritis, this snack will be a real salvation. Do you suffer from frequent constipation? And here white cabbage will help you. It gently cleanses the intestines from toxins, normalizes the digestion process. White cabbage contains methyl methionine, which will help the mucous membranes heal. Vitamins C and P, which are found in different types of this vegetable, will strengthen blood vessels. For cores, red cabbage will be more useful. Broccoli, on the other hand, does not cause bloating or laxative effects. Green, pink or white kohlrabi are ideal for salads. This is a storehouse of vitamins. Peking cabbage is very tender and delicious. As a rule, snacks are also prepared from it.
Energy value of different varieties of cabbage
It's hard to believe, but there are about a hundred types of this vegetable. Therefore, it is impossible to answer unequivocally to the question of what calorie content has a cabbage salad. The most nutritious are Brussels sprouts and kohlrabi. Beet-like cabbage contains 43 kilocalories per hundred grams of product. Small heads of cabbage native to Belgium lag behind kohlrabi by only one. Broccoli and cauliflower have a calorie content of 30 Kcal. But in our cuisine, white (actually light green) large heads of cabbage are more popular. They contain 27 Kcal. In reddish form - twenty-four kilocalories. The leader in low energy value is Chinese cabbage... This head of cabbage, which looks like a salad, contains only twelve kilocalories - almost nothing. All these data relate to fresh vegetables. If you freeze them, then the energy value of the product will decrease by another 2-5 units. In a fried or stewed form, the calorie content of cabbage will inexorably increase due to the addition of fats. On average, it will be sixty units.
Fresh cabbage salad: calories
If you want to lose weight, you should refrain from sauerkraut. The fact is that salts bind fluid in the body, which leads to edema, especially if you are overweight. But even if we study the energy value of fresh cabbage snacks, we will need to take into account other components of the dish. For example, the calorie content of cabbage and cucumber salad will be 38 kilocalories. And if instead of the green ingredient we add orange - carrots - then the energy value of the snack will be fifty units. In the case of a prefabricated vegetable salad, where cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions and dill are combined, then the calorie content of such a dish will be 52 Kcal. The energy value of winter snacks should be considered separately. If we use in salad sauerkraut, then the calorie content of such a dish decreases. But, as mentioned above, the benefits to the body also decrease.
Refueling
The sauce in the salad plays a key role in weight loss. After all, as a rule, people use fat for filling snacks - vegetable oil, mayonnaise, sour cream. But you can't do without sauce in any way. Vegetables will crunch individually without feeling delicious food... But on the other hand, if you are losing weight, you should avoid making buttered coleslaw. The calorie content of such a snack will immediately increase to 70 units. Better sprinkle on the dish lemon juice... Or season it with vinegar and sugar. If you are going to use vegetable oil, then olive oil, of the first cold pressing, is best. If the house only has sunflower seeds, then give preference to unrefined varieties.
Cabbage is known almost everywhere. It grows in Africa and Europe, it was loved in Ancient rome, Greece, Egypt. V Ancient Rus whole treatises were dedicated to her. There are more than 100 varieties of cabbage: red cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, Peking cabbage and others. But the white vegetable that we are used to is a worthy rival to exotic brethren.
Why is cabbage useful?
When you are faced with the abundance of representatives of this family on the shelves, you involuntarily wonder which cabbage is the most useful. Among the varieties available, Brussels sprouts are considered the most useful. However, in our country, a white variety of vegetables most often appears on the tables. It is cheap and unpretentious in cultivation, therefore it is very popular.
There are many ways to prepare white cabbage: stew, fried, fermented, salted. But if the cabbage is used fresh, then the benefits from it will be much greater. In terms of the amount of vitamins, only a pickled vegetable can be compared with it. White cabbage contains:
- vitamin C: there is more of it than in lemons, but the main benefit of cabbage is that this vitamin remains in it for a very long time;
- beta-carotene: has a good effect on the condition of the eyes and vision;
- B vitamins: strengthen immunity and stimulate digestion, are responsible for appearance nails and hair;
- rare vitamin U: heals ulcers and wounds in the stomach and intestines;
- vitamin K: promotes wound healing, normalizes liver function, blood clotting;
- potassium: necessary for the full functioning of the heart;
- calcium: strengthens bones, nails, teeth and hair;
- provitamin D: promotes the absorption of calcium;
- methionine, lysine: stimulate the adrenal glands and pancreas;
- fiber: removes cholesterol and toxins;
- lactic acid: normalizes digestion processes;
- tartronic acid: inhibits the deposition of body fat.
In addition, cabbage is low in calories and is great for losing weight. Due to its low carbohydrate content, this vegetable can be included in the diet of diabetics.
What diseases can be treated with cabbage?
Doctors do not doubt whether it is useful for a person fresh cabbage... Their answer will always be yes. This vegetable is able to cure many serious diseases:
- obesity;
- diabetes;
- ulcers of the stomach and duodenum;
- metabolic disorders;
- diseases of the kidneys and adrenal glands;
- indigestion.
Women use cabbage leaves externally for the prevention of mastitis and lactostasis, for wound healing. Cabbage juice acts as a rejuvenator and prevents wrinkles better than any anti-aging cream. It is recommended to make hair masks with cabbage juice to strengthen the bulbs.
Fresh vegetable copes well with constipation, but boiled or stewed cabbage, on the contrary, holds the intestines together. Depending on the type of digestion, it is worth choosing a processing method. When exposed to heat, many vitamins are lost (up to 30-40%). If you want to get the most out of your vegetable, eat it fresh or pickled.
How to choose the right head of cabbage?
The quality of the head of cabbage determines the benefits of cabbage. Choose a vegetable carefully, especially if you are going to consume it fresh. To make the right purchase, follow these rules:
- if there is a choice between green and white heads of cabbage, you should prefer green, since it contains more mineral salts;
- do not take a vegetable with thick and massive veins: they accumulate a large number of nitrates;
- do not buy cabbage with rotten leaves, spots or other types of browning;
- Choose a medium-density head of cabbage: this cabbage is grown with minimal use of chemicals.
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