The Health Benefits of Cabbage and Soybean Paste Soup: Intestinal Health, Weight Management, and Cancer Inhibition

2023-11-10 07:11:12

Chinese cabbage, low in calories and rich in dietary fiber… Contributes to intestinal health and bowel movements

Entered 2023.11.10 16:10 Views 82 Entered 2023.11.10 16:10 Modified 2023.11.10 16:33 Views 82 Cabbage is very low in calories and high in dietary fiber, so it helps clean the intestines. [사진=게티이미지]

Many people eat Western-style foods such as toast and processed meat for breakfast. Traditional diets are gradually decreasing. It’s not good for your health either. Let’s bring back the cabbage soup we used to eat in the past. If you boil it with soybean paste, the protein increases and the health benefits increase. Eating cabbage first thing in the morning when you have an upset stomach is also good for your stomach health.

Even if you boil it as soup, there is less vitamin C loss… Healthy food for breakfast and dinner

Cabbage harvested from the end of October is called ‘autumn cabbage.’ In particular, fall cabbage shipped during the kimchi season from mid-November to mid-December is called ‘kimjang cabbage.’ The green leaves on the outside are also rich in vitamin C, so they are good to add to soup. The inner core has a strong sweet taste, so it is okay to slice it raw and season it or boil it in soup. According to the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, cabbage’s vitamin C loss rate is low even when heated, so the nutrient can be consumed even when boiled in soup. Adding soybean paste can provide various health benefits, including muscle maintenance and anti-cancer properties.

Inhibits cancer cell growth… Actions of bioactive substances such as polyphenols

A paper analyzing the bioactive substances and cancer cell proliferation inhibitory effects of cabbage and cabbage extract was published in the Journal of the Korean Society of Food and Nutrition. After measuring and observing the total polyphenol-flavonoid content in Chinese cabbage and cabbage, the treatment was performed on liver cancer, stomach cancer, and prostate cancer cell lines, and the effect on cancer cell growth was examined.

As a result, as the concentration of cabbage and cabbage extract increased, the effect of inhibiting cancer cell proliferation increased. In addition, as the time for treating and culturing Chinese cabbage and cabbage extract on cancer cells increased from 24 to 48 hours, the cancer cell growth inhibition effect also increased. It appears that bioactive substances such as polyphenols and flavonoids in cabbage and cabbage have a direct effect on inhibiting cancer cell growth.

Low in calories and rich in dietary fiber… Intestinal cleansing effect, helps prevent colon cancer

Cabbage has a very high moisture content of about 95%. It is low in calories and high in dietary fiber. It promotes intestinal activity, helps prevent constipation and colon cancer, and reduces cholesterol accumulated in the body. In particular, the green leaves of cabbage are rich in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, which helps strengthen immunity. Additionally, you can consume various minerals such as calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. You can reap nutritional benefits from just one bowl of cabbage soup.

Ensemble of cabbage and soybean paste… Capture both taste and nutrition

Cabbage and soybean paste soup is a combination of cabbage and soybean paste that provides both flavor and nutrients. Cabbage soybean paste soup was also called Tojangguk. Adding lean beef increases protein significantly, making it especially good for middle-aged people who are losing muscle mass. When served with mixed grain rice, it is a healthy meal that is good for replenishing energy in the morning. However, cabbage soup is disappearing from popular restaurants. Let’s make it at home and regain its original taste and nutrition.

Immediately after waking up, on an empty stomach, a glass of water + cabbage… Metabolism, gastric mucosa protection

Drinking a glass of water in the morning on an empty stomach is good for activating your metabolism. And let’s eat cabbage. You can save time by cutting it into bite-size pieces the day before. Vitamin U in cabbage protects the stomach lining from stomach acid and irritants and helps metabolize fat, contributing to reducing fatty liver disease. Vitamin K also strengthens the stomach mucosa and increases regeneration if it is already damaged. You can have a healthy breakfast by eating cabbage and soybean paste soup made the day before after eating cabbage.

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