Delicious savoy cabbage strengthens the immune and nervous systems

Savoy cabbage is used in German cuisine for various dishes. The versatile cabbage is not only very tasty, but also extremely healthy. It has a positive effect on the immune system and is good for the nerves.

Good for the immune and nervous system
In German households savoy cabbage is used for a variety of dishes. Kale, also called Welsh, Cabbage and Savoy cabbage, has a double positive effect on the body: on the one hand, it helps strengthen the immune system. This has to do with its very high vitamin C content. Already a serving of about 200 grams savoy cabbage cover the daily needs of an adult. And on the other hand, the cabbage contains a lot of vitamin B6: This is good for protein digestion and the development and protection of the nervous system.

Savoy tastes and strengthens the immune system. Image: Yevgeniya Shal - fotolia

Valuable fiber and phytochemicals
According to the consumer information service aid, savoy cabbage also contains provitamins A and E, folic acid, potassium, calcium and iron. Also included are valuable fiber through which digestion is stimulated and phytochemicals that protect the body. Like most other vegetables, savoy cabbage is a pleasure with no regrets when it comes to calories and fat. 100 grams contain only about 25 calories. According to a message from the dpa news agency, fresh savoy cabbage can be recognized by the fact that it rattles when shaken.

Delicious preparation of savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage tastes as raw food in lettuce, pasta, quiche, risotto or even wok. For example, you can cut the cabbage into thin strips for a vegetable garnish, cook it in boiling salted water for three to four minutes and then quench it and drain. Then you can fry it in butter until it is lightly browned. Then season with pepper and salt. In this way, for example, it can be combined well with tomatoes, raisins and pine nuts. According to experts, mushrooms, capers and seafood also go well with savoy cabbage. Caraway, cloves, coriander, nutmeg and garlic are suitable as spices. Delicious savoy cabbage recipes can also be found on Internet portals. (Ad)