What’s better than to have low calorie meal for lunch or dinner? And ultra low calorie recipe. That’s why this time we bring you an extremely low meal: oriental cabbage salad.
Fast and easy recipe
There are many things I love about this recipe. First all of all, it’s easy and fast to prepare. So if you have a busy life or hate to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but still want to eat healthy, this recipe is perfect for you.
It’s also nutritious. Being cabbage the main ingredients, your body benefits a lot from its nutrients.
Now, without further ado, I will proceed to show this easy recipe, and then I will list some of the health benefits and among other interesting facts.
How to make Oriental cabbage salad
As I stated above, this is an easy and fast recipe. If you’re multitple task person and do other things while you cook, this recipe can take you 15 minutes, but you can prepare it in less than that period of time.
You will also find that this recipe requires just a few ingredients. Besides cabbage you will need scallions, sesame oil, wine vinegar, and sesame seeds.
Oriental Cabbage Salad
Ultra-low calorie cabbage salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 small head green cabbage
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
Combine the cabbage, scallions, oil, and vinegar. Toss well and chill until ready to serve. Add the sesame seeds and toss again before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 103Total Fat 9gTrans Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 15mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 2gProtein 2g
As you realized, this recipes doesn’t only have few calories, but also have low quantity of carbohydrates and have no cholesterol whatsover. This make it a really good recipes for people who have some of illness or just recently have went through an operation.
Cabbage salad benefits
When you eat cabbage, you’re pleasing your body. You’re giving it nutrients your organism needs. So, let’s list and explain some of the amazing health benefits of eating cabbage:
Relieves breast engorgement
Cabbage realives engorgement at a woman’s lactation period since the cabbage leaves work as gel packs in reducing pain and swelling. So you need to cut a hole for the nipple in one large leaf, and apply it on the skin of the swollen and painful breasts during lactation.
Fights multiple diseases
Cabbage is good for treating stomach ulcers and other digestive system problems. So if you suffer from stomach pain, stomach and intestinal ulcers, excess stomach acid, and a stomach condition known as Roemheld syndrome, you can eat cabbage either in the form of a salad – like the one we just showed you – or you can try cabbage soup.
People who suffer from asthma and morning sickness also consume cabbage. Even doctors and nutritionist recommend it to to prevent osteoporosis, as well as breast, lung, stomach, colon, and other cancers.
Natural multivitamin
When you eat cabbage salad, you are getting the 90% of the daily recommendation for vitamin K, as well as 51% of the vitamin C and about 15% of the necessary fiber. Cabbage is also rich in manganese, vitamin B6 or pyridoxine, folic acid, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin B1 or thiamine, vitamin B2 or riboflavin, calcium, potassium, and vitamin A.
Low calorie food
As you already know, cabbage is a food low in calories. So when you add cabbage to any meal, you’re reducing your calorie consumption (calculate your daily calorie intake), which is good for your weight.
David is a writer and graduate professor. He writes for different websites. With 7+ years of experience in writing and education, David has combined his expertise in teaching with his passion for physical and mental wellness. He researches and writes to bring you valuable information about weight loss, nutrition, fitness, community, society and more.
