Cabbage on a 'diet': Who should check before eating it?

Cabbage on a 'diet': Who should check before eating it?

 

[Sports Chosun Reporter Kim So-hyung]

 

Cabbage, which has recently been gaining popularity as a diet food, is one of the 'world's top three longevity foods' selected by Time magazine.

 

Above all, it is known to be excellent in preventing many stomach-related diseases among Koreans.

 

The sulforaphane component in cabbage inhibits the activity of Helicobacter pylori, which causes stomach cancer. And vitamin U helps relieve gastric ulcers.

 

Additionally, the rich dietary fiber content is good for regulating blood sugar levels and lowering cholesterol.

 

It only has about 24 kcal per 100 g, and its water content reaches 90%, helping to maintain a feeling of fullness.

It is also rich in vitamin C, which helps boost immunity and aids in iron absorption.

 

It is rich in lysine and calcium, which are essential amino acids, so it is also good for growth.

In particular, it is known to be rich in polyphenols, which have antioxidant and anti-aging effects, and also contains indole-3-carbinol, which has anti-cancer properties, helping prevent cancer.

 

However, despite its many benefits, you should be careful because eating too much can be uncomfortable.

 

first of all, Patients with hypothyroidism should be cautious when consuming it.

 

Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage contain goitrogens, which suppress thyroid hormone production in the body and can worsen symptoms. Eating a cup two to three times a week is fine, but avoid large amounts.

 

And the dietary fiber in cabbage is not broken down in the stomach, so it is fermented and digested by bacteria in the intestines. If consumed in excess, it can cause symptoms such as bloating due to the production of methane gas. If you are concerned about abdominal bloating, it is recommended to adjust your intake.

 

Also because of vitamin K, which acts as a hemostatic agent. If you are taking high blood pressure medication, high cholesterol medication, aspirin, or are about to have surgery, be careful when consuming it. Must do.

 

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I only knew it was good for stomach problems,

It is said to help with immunity and iron absorption.

 

I guess I need to stock up on cabbage more.

 

There are people who need to be careful about their intake.

I guess you should refer to it

 

I guess not everything is good.