Does cabbage help lose weight?

Did you know that a cabbage is your best friend when you need to lose weight? Even though cabbage won’t burn fat it is amazingly low in calories (just 16 calories in 1/2 a cup of cooked cabbage) and has 0% fat and cholesterol. To add to this, it is an amazing source of fibre and phytonutrients which can satiate your hunger for longer. Apart this, cabbage is a storehouse of Vitamin C and phytochemicals, and other antioxidants which can bolster which can stimulate your metabolism, further contributing to weight loss.

Besides, it has a low glycemic index which means that it increases your blood sugar very slowly, making it a great choice for diabetics.

Tips:

• Remember not to overcook the cabbage as it loses most of its nutrients.
• If you are using it in salad, do not prepare it too much in advance as this too robs it off its nutrients.

Here are some interesting and tasty ways to include cabbage in your diet:

• Cabbage poriyal – This quick south Indian dish is ready in a jiffy. Just don’t overcook the cabbage!
• Cabbage parantha – Much more nutritious than an aloo parantha, it is great to satiate those hunger pangs when on a diet.
• Cabbage and paneer sandwich – A great way to start off your day, this healthy sandwich works well for your kids’ lunch box too!

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