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Savoy cabbage has a milder flavor and a softer texture. It can be fermented into saurkraut or kim chee, sauteed into stir-frys, used to flavor and provide substance in soups, and incorporated in many other recipes.
Organic Savoy Cabbage (ea - about 2.6 lbs)
"Researchers now realize that different types of cabbage (red, green, and Savoy) contain different patterns of glucosinolates. This new knowledge means that your broadest health benefits from cabbage are likely to come from inclusion of all varieties in your diet.
Cancer prevention tops all other areas of health research with regard to cabbage and its outstanding benefits. More than 475 studies have examined the role of this cruciferous vegetable in cancer prevention (and in some cases, cancer treatment). The uniqueness of cabbage in cancer prevention is due to the three different types of nutrient richness found in this widely enjoyed food. The three types are (1) antioxidant richness, (2) anti-inflammatory richness, and (3) richness in glucosinolates."
Other notable benefits from cabbage include support of the digestive and cardiovascular systems, specifically via lowering cholesterol.
Source: whfoods.com
"Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin K and vitamin C. It is also a very good source of fiber, manganese, folate, vitamin B6 potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. Cabbage is also a good source of thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, and protein."
Source: whfoods.com