Winter vegetables help prevent colds, are delicious and beautiful to look at

Vegetables to prevent colds in winter

Cabbage is often grown in winter. Just one cabbage can be used to prepare many simple dishes, from boiled to stir-fried... Cabbage is nutritious and contains many nutrients that are good for health.

High sources of vitamin C from cabbage and fruits are great aids in increasing resistance, preventing colds and winter illnesses.

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Lam - former Deputy Director of the National Institute of Nutrition, cabbage is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, betacarotene and trace elements.

High sources of vitamin C from cabbage and fruits are effective in increasing resistance, preventing colds and winter diseases. Vitamin C promotes the synthesis of immune proteins and improves functional enzymes in the body.

In addition, the abundant vitamin fiber in cabbage can help promote gastrointestinal motility after eating, reducing constipation.

Studies have shown that cabbage is a vegetable that contains a lot of folic acid, which helps produce new and maintain healthy cells, preventing disease. Every 100 grams of cabbage contains about 240 micrograms of natural folic acid, about 38 times more than apples.

Besides white cabbage, purple cabbage is a very healthy food. Rich in fiber, vitamins such as C, K, B6, A and contains protein as well as other minerals. Therefore, it is good for cardiovascular health, intestinal health, and good for the skin.

Every 100 grams of cabbage contains about 240 micrograms of natural folic acid, about 38 times more than apples.

Boosts immunity and fights inflammation. Especially because of its high fiber content and low calories, it is suitable for those who are on a diet, add purple cabbage to your menu.

Delicious dishes from cabbage

Cabbage rolls with pork

Ingredient :

1 cabbage, 200gr pork, 1 carrot, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, spices.

Making:

- Wash the pork, mince it, season it with some spices and mix well for about 15 minutes to let it soak. Pick and wash the cabbage, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and green onions. Chop the carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and green onions and mix them with the meat like the seasoning for fried spring rolls.

- Steam the whole cabbage until soft, separate each cabbage leaf and cut off the hard part of the leaf to make it easier to roll. Or you can separate each cabbage leaf to steam. Next, spread the cabbage leaf out and put the meat in to roll it up. Finally, tie it with blanched onions.

Cabbage rolls with pork

- Take the pot of water used to boil cabbage and green onions to make the broth. Steam the cabbage rolls until cooked. This dish is best eaten hot.

Chicken and cabbage salad

Ingredients: Shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, onions, vinegar, seasoning powder. Also have chili, lemon, fish sauce, sugar to make fish sauce mix.

Making:

- Peel and slice the onion, then soak it in vinegar, add a little sugar and fish sauce to reduce the pungency and soften it.

- Wash cabbage and carrots, then slice into thin, tangled strips. Shred chicken and put in a large bowl, add cabbage, carrots, and onions.

- Mix fish sauce with 1 large lemon, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of sugar and sliced ​​chili, season to taste. Then, pour this fish sauce into the bowl of shredded chicken mixed above. Sprinkle with chopped Vietnamese coriander, mix well.

Stir-fried cabbage vermicelli

Ingredients: Half a cabbage; 100gr vermicelli; carrot; wood ear mushroom, spices.

Making:

- Soak the vermicelli in cold water for 5 - 10 minutes, remove and cut into bite-sized pieces. When the vermicelli is not completely dry, add a spoonful of cooking oil and mix to prevent the vermicelli from sticking. Wash the cabbage and carrots, cut into strips. Soak the black fungus and cut into long, thin strips.

- Add cooking oil to the pan and stir-fry the wood ear mushrooms first, then add the cabbage and carrots. After about 5 minutes, add 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, MSG, and soy sauce and stir-fry for about 5 more minutes. Finally, add the vermicelli and stir well to absorb the spices, season to taste.

White cabbage blends orange-red with sweet vermicelli and will be even more attractive and delicious when eaten hot.

Purple cabbage salad

Purple cabbage contains a lot of vitamin A so it is very good for the eyes.

Start your meal with an extremely attractive purple cabbage salad. In addition to purple cabbage, you just need to add a few simple ingredients such as cucumber, carrots, mix with roasted sesame sauce and let it marinate for 30 minutes to enjoy.

This dish contains many vitamins, especially vitamin A, so it is very good for the eyes. It also beautifies the skin and is low in calories, so you don't have to worry about getting fat.

Purple cabbage mixed with mayonnaise sauce

Purple cabbage mixed with mayonnaise sauce.

Purple cabbage salad mixed with mayonnaise sauce with the delicious crunchiness, freshness from the vegetables and the richness from the mayonnaise sauce will bring an unforgettable taste.

Besides, this dish can be eaten with bread or fried rice, very suitable and delicious. With this dish, you do not worry about gaining weight, both keeping a beautiful figure and good for the skin. Why not try it?

Purple cabbage stir-fried with beef

Purple cabbage stir-fried with beef

The natural sweetness from the beef and the freshness from the purple cabbage are a great combination for a dish. Although it is a stir-fry, it is not too high in calories.

At the same time, nutrients from beef such as protein, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and nutrients from purple cabbage such as vitamin K and vitamin B will help the body stay healthy and have better metabolism.

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