SUPPORT YOUR WELL-BEING cabbage Cabbage is high in antioxidants, which play a majorrole in preventing cancer and heart disease. Cabbage is one of the oldest vegetables in existence and continues to be a dietary staple throughout the world.

DID YOU KNOW? SHOPPING, PREPARING ROASTED CABBAGE serves 8 AND STORING Cabbage offers the fewest Avoid cabbage with holes calories and least fat of • 1 head green cabbage, any vegetable. and smell the core for sweetness when shopping. washed and cut into 1” Cabbage is high in vitamin slices Whole, raw cabbage should C, which is a powerful • 4 Tablespoons antioxidant and aids in be refrigerated in a plastic • 1 teaspoon wound healing. bag and will keep for up to powder, or to taste There are at least a two weeks. • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

hundred different types Red and green cabbage • and ground to taste of cabbage grown should have firm leaves with • Balsamic to taste (optional) good color. throughout the world, but 1. Preheat oven to 450°. the most common types COOKING TIPS 2. Toss cabbage slices with olive oil, , in the United States are crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. the green, red and savoy Cabbage can be steamed, 3. Arrange cabbage in a single layer on a baking sheet varieties. boiled, braised, microwaved, (you might need 2). 4. Roast the cabbage in preheated oven for 15 minutes, stuffed, stir-fried or eaten raw. then flip cabbage and roast an additional 15 minutes WELLNESS TIP Remove any discolored or or so until browned and charred in some areas. wilted leaves before cooking. 5. Remove from oven and sprinkle lightly with balsamic Drink plenty of water Cabbage flavors well with vinegar if desired. before, during and after many foods and . physical activity. Aim for at Recipe adapted from Chef Paula Kendrick, Try it with bacon, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services least 8 cups per day. seeds, , chicken, cider Calories: 102; Total Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; vinegar or corned beef. Total Carbohydrates: 11 g; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 29 mg

CHOOSE MYPLATE! Make at least half your plate fruits and vegetables. Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) dairy. Make at least half your grains whole grains. Go lean with protein.

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