Benefits of Cabbage
It’s Packed With Nutrients
You Can Ferment It -- and Make It Healthier
Even Raw, It’s Great for You
It’s Loaded With Antioxidants
It’s Good for Inflammation
It’s Good for Your Digestion
It Can Help Your Heart
It May Help Keep Cancer Away
It May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
It’s Flexible
It’s Affordable
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