Local & Seasonal Recipe: Cabbage/Beet Slaw
written by Zeba Due
Our fall seasonal harvest is upon us and now is a perfect
time to beef up on the nutritional support that seasonal vegetables have to
offer.
Cabbage:
Cabbage is an excellent source of manganese, calcium,
potassium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, fiber, folate, omega-3, sodium, zinc
and copper. In addition cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C, thiamin,
riboflavin, niacin, B6, K, A, and protein.
Cabbage has anti-inflammatory properties, is believed to
help treat peptic ulcers and with abundant Vitamin C, is good protection from
free radicals.¹
Beets:
Beets are loaded with Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and C. They are also a remarkable source of
chlorine, folic acid, iodine, manganese, sodium, potassium, fiber, and
carbohydrates. Although the iron
content isn’t high, it is the highest in quality for blood building. Beets are known for many health
benefits such as; anemia, atherosclerosis, blood pressure, cancer,
constipation, dandruff, detoxification, gastric ulcer, gall bladder and kidney
ailments, gout, liver or bile cleansing, and varicose veins.²
Carrots:
Carrots also contain an array of vitamins such as A, B1, B,
B3, B6, C, E, K, Folate, Niacin, Biotin, and pantothenic acid. They also include boron, calcium, and
copper. Carrots are useful in
treatment of night blindness, colds, heart disease, high blood pressure, and
supports adrenal gland function.³
Cabbage/beet slaw
½ medium head cabbage, shredded
¼ medium beet, shredded
2 large carrots, shredded
¼ small onion, shredded
1 stalk celery, shredded
1 small green pepper, shredded
3-4 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
In a medium mixing bowl add cabbage, beet, carrots, onion,
celery, and green pepper. Stir in
mayonnaise, salt, parsley, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to blend. Refrigerate for a couple of hours to
blend seasonings before serving.
Sources:
- www.organicfacts.net/nutrition-facts
- www.juicing-for-health.com/beets
- www.associatedcontent.com/article