Cabbages are cruciferous vegetables, popular among many cultures around the world. They are utilized in a diverse range of dishes including soups, salads, and as entrée toppings. Closely related to Broccoli and Brussel sprouts, it is no surprise that they are commonly utilized for their crisp texture and potent health promoting properties

     Both green and red cabbages each offer a wide array of health benefits due to their nutrient dense composition. They both offer a valuable nutrient profile packed with various vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals which have shown to have profound impacts on human health. Their high levels of vitamin K, vitamin C, Folate, potassium, sulfur, and various phytonutrients gives them a powerful punch regarding their impact on human health.

     One of the most desirable health effect provided by cabbages are their hormone regulating effects on estrogen and testosterone levels. They high concentrations of phytochemical compounds called isothiocyanates and indoles have shown to facilitate the regulation of hormone by the liver, helping it to rid the body of excess estrogen in the bpdy.

     Additionally, cabbages offer a wide range of other beneficial phytonutrients as well such as various flavonol and anthocyanin type polyphenols, plus various types of carotenoids too. Especially red cabbage, which have very high levels of anthocyanin compounds, offering huge antioxidant benefits that can potentially decrease inflammation, increase cognitive function, and improve cardiovascular health through the reduction of fat lipid oxidation.

     Taxonomically, the cabbage producing species Brassica Oleracea is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which is part of the order Brassicales, in the super-order Rosanae, within the class Magnliopsida (dicotyledon).