Cabbage Salad

Here is a cabbage salad that uses healthy ingredients in the dressing, instead of salad dressing and mayonnaise made with industrial seed oils. Olive oil is rich in monosaturated fat, which helps to reduce inflammation. Olive oil contains omega 9’s, vitamins E, K & A plus additional anti-oxidants. Olive oil is an important part of the Mediterranean diet, that helps to prevent heart disease and stroke. Studies of the Mediterranean diet, which is high in olive oil, show a 40 percent reduction in type 2 diabetes, and health benefits to the brain. Raw unpasteurized honey is rich in antioxidants, and it is antibacterial and antifungal. Raw honey is known to be good for reducing allergies. Use pasteurized honey if you will be feeding children under 1 year old.

Research has shown that compounds in cabbage are converted to isothiocyanates that provide protection in our bodies from breast, bladder, prostate and colon cancer. A University of Otago study in New Zealand found that the isothiocyanates in cruciferous vegetable such as cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts and cauliflower can even cause cancer cells to destruct. A study in Poland found that women that consumed 4 servings a week of cabbage had significantly lower breast cancer rates than women who consumed only one serving a week. Regularly eating raw or lightly steamed cabbage helps lower cholesterol. Cabbage is rich in antioxidants and exhibits anti-inflammatory properties in our bodies. Cabbage juice aids in the healing of stomach ulcers and improves digestive health. While we don’t usually think of cabbage as a source of vitamin C, it is interesting to note that 1 cup of cabbage provides 50% of the daily recommended value of vitamin C and 91% of DRV of vitamin K. Amazingly cabbage also has omega 3 in the form of alpha linolenic acid. Cabbage scores low on the glycemic index, is low in carbohydrate and is a good choice to prevent blood sugar spikes. Cabbage has only 33 calories per cup, making it a perfect diet food that is packed with lots of healthy vitamins. Red cabbage is a nutrient powerhouse with 6 to 8 times more antioxidant abilities than green cabbage. For this salad you can use one bag of precut shredded cabbage and carrot from the grocery store, or cut and shred the cabbage and carrot yourself.

Cabbage Salad

4 tablespoons light olive oil

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon raw

honey

1 tablespoon vinegar, apple cider

or regular white

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon onion powder

4 – 5 cups shredded cabbage with

carrot

Optional add ins: 2 tablespoons of chopped onion, 1/3 cup raisins, 1 apple chopped

In the bottom of your bowl for the salad add all the ingredients for the salad, and mix until well blended. Stir in the cabbage/carrot mixture. For variety you can select any optional add in.