Recipe Central – Cabbage Crunch

Hate Cabbage? So did I once upon a time before walking into my favorite Whole Foods Market in San Diego, California and trying this basic yet utterly delightful cabbage crunch recipe. The honey dressing mix adds just the right touch of tangy sweetness to satisfy even the fussiest palate. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 medium head green cabbage shredded 1 teaspoon black sesame seed, toasted (use as topping after coating with honey dressing) 1 bunch (about 8) scallions, finely sliced 1/4 cup sliced almonds

- Honey Dressing -

1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup organic apple cider vinegar (free from synthetic pesticides and herbicides) 2 tablespoons honey sea salt, to taste

Note: Acetic acid, the primary ingredient found in apple cider vinegar, is attributable to its strong and characteristically tart taste. A little bit goes a long way.

Organic, unpasteurized and unfiltered apple cider vinegar contains the “mother of vinegar,” a healthful, gelatinous mass which occurs via the initial chemical reaction between the yeast and fruit. This substance is composed of essential enzymes and minerals. Pasteurization and filtration destroy the enzymes and nutrients naturally found in raw organic apple cider vinegar. These nutrients include minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and iron, and vitamins including vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.

Directions

1. Toss all ingredients together (minus black sesame seeds) and refrigerate until ready to dress and serve.

2. Honey Dressing: Mix cider and honey together. Pour in oil drop by drop and whisk until emulsified. Chill for several hours to thicken. Before serving, whisk again and pour over salad. Toss to coat along with toasted black sesame seeds and cracked sea salt.

Recipe courtesy of Whole Foods

Fun Fact – Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries as a folk remedy for a selection of chronic ailments. The ancient Egyptians, as far back as 3000 BC, and even the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, sang the praises of its properties.

Arthritis, a condition of inflammation of the joints and major chronic disease in the West, is believed to be partly caused by a build-up of toxic wastes in the tissues, causing irritation. It is thought that these metabolic toxic wastes can be contained by eliminating food allergies as well as unhealthy life styles such as smoking, not exercising and being obese. Arthritis suffers have reported a positive influence that apple cider vinegar has on the pain experienced as well as slowing down the progression of this disease. Most people using it as a therapy for this problem ingest it four times a day.

Apple cider vinegar is also purportedly effective in boosting the immune system, aiding digestion, regulating internal pH and accelerating weight loss. Folk remedy dosage is generally two teaspoons, three times per day, but you can increase your dose to two tablespoons, three times daily if dealing with a more severe or chronic health issue. It is recommended that organic apple cider vinegar can be taken with meals to enhance absorption of vitamins and minerals.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/214663-what-ingredients-are-in-organic-apple-cider-vinegar/#ixzz2SRSa9xjZ

Please be sure to check with a physician before considering organic apple cider vinegar as a home remedy to treat health issues ensuring that its properties do not interfere with synthetic drug absorption or intensity.

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