9. What Are The Risks Of Consuming Cabbage During Pregnancy?
Following are some side-effects of cabbage, if consumed too much:
Leads to gas formation: Over consumption might lead to flatulence, severe gas and abdominal pain. Therefore, it is better to limit your intake of cabbage if you are prone to gas problems Aggravates thyroid problems: Cabbage is a goitrogenic food, which means it interferes with the thyroid gland functioning. Wash, boil and cook the cabbage properly to reduce its goitrogenic effect.
10. How To Choose A Perfect Cabbage?
Keep the below points in mind while buying cabbage:
Go for fresh cabbages with no limp or wilted leaves, black or brown blemishes or spots.
The head of the cabbage should be compact and large with tender green layers of leaves.
The bottom should not be separate from the stem, and the leaves must be intact.
When you hold a cabbage, it should feel heavy.
In red or green cabbages, the leaves are compact and tightly furled. But the other varieties such as Savoy and Napa cabbage have softer leaves, and they are not tightly furled.