Cabbage juice is really effective for treating diabetes because it regenerates the damaged cells of the pancreas. It’s much better than cabbage salad since cellulose found in cabbage salad can cause abdominal pain.
Cabbage juice is really healthy for you because it’s rich in proteins, vitamin C, B1, B2, B6, PP, K, A, U, potassium and magnesium.
Anti-diabetic Benefits of Cabbage Juice
Scientists believe that cabbage juice has antioxidant and anti-hyperglycemic properties which help with diabetes. Cabbage juice is also rich in fiber, which is known to help prevent diabetes as it slows the body’s absorption of sugar. According the research findings published in the Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2008, it was discovered that cabbage juice can help lower blood glucose levels, also can help with losing weight.
How to Prepare Cabbage Juice?
You will need:
- 3 cups (675 g) chopped organic green cabbage
- 1 3/4 cups (435 ml) distillate water
The best way to prepare cabbage juice is by using a juicer or blender. Wash the cabbage thoroughly and chop before putting it in your juicer. Add the distillate water.
Blend the cabbage and water together at low speed for 3 minutes. When the water got green color with noticeable cabbage chunks, blend the mixture at high speed for 10 seconds. Pour the mixture into a 1-quart (1 liter) jar.
Drink the juice while fresh, don’t keep it more than 5 hours in the fridge. Drink 1 glass of cabbage juice before every meal.