Foods can be considered medicines that will help heal and balance your body. For most woman at least a cup a day of cruciferous vegetables from the Brassica family (broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale) have compounds called indole-3-carbinol and DIM that helps promote the production of less potent forms of oestrogen and can be very beneficial helping to balance hormones.
| Food | Nutrients | Food as Medicine | Eastern Energetic properties |
| Red Cabbage (Brassica family) |
Chlorophyll, Folic acid, Selenium, Vit A, C (more than oranges), Iodine, Magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron
Sulphur Phytochemicals Antioxidants |
Anti-cancer, hormone balancing, oestrogen metabolism, fibre,
improves digestion Beautifies the skin |
Sl. warming, sweet and pungent, mucilaginous, |
| Long red pepper (sweet tasting) | Vit A,B & C, beta-carotene, bioflavonoids, Folic, potassium, niacin, antioxidants, lluteirn | Fibre, heart health, vision, tissue health, eases inflammation
Improves digestion (except those with loose stools) reduces swelling, promotes circulation, helps build strong bones |
Sl warming, red colour nourishes the heart and small intestine |
Red Cabbage Recipe
Portions are approx. for 4 adults.
¼ to ½ Red cabbage sliced
½ – 1 Red pepper
1-2 tablespoon lighlty roasted sesame seeds
1-2 tablespoon lighly roasted sunflower seeds
The Essential Salad ingredient:
Salad dressing – 2/3 olive oil, 1/3 apple cider vinegar and add about a teaspoon of honey. Add dressing liberally to the salad before serving.