Napa Cabbage
Napa Cabbage (Brassica rapa) aka: Chinese Cabbage, Celery Cabbage, Pe Tsai, and Peking Cabbage, is an oblong vegetable of tightly clustered light green leaves.
Health benefits of Napa Cabbage
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Napa Cabbage
Look for bright vibrant leaves with no signs of wilting.
Climate and origin
Napa cabbage originated in China around 500 A.D. Not found in the wild, Napa cabbage is thought to be a cross between bok choi and turnips.
Taste
Napa cabbage has a sharp, spicy, and pungent taste with a light crisp texture.
Substitutes with more vitamins
Miscellaneous information
Napa cabbage first became popular in the U.S. around the 1970s. The name "nappa" comes from colloquial and regional Japanese, where nappa refers to the leaves of any vegetable, especially when used as food.
Similar tasting produce
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 12 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.17g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat --g | --% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 11mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 2.2g | 1% | ||
| Dietary Fiber --g | --% | ||
| Total Sugars --g | --% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 1.1g | 2% | ||
| Vitamin C 3.2mg | 4% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.74mg | 4% | ||
| Calcium 29mg | 2% | ||
| Potassium 87mg | 2% | ||
| Phosphorus 19mg | 2% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||