 Who doesn’t love wraps these days?
No, not the kind where you lay there naked and they wrap you in Saran Wrap or Eucalyptus Leaves so you can loose a few pounds. I’m talking about the kind of wraps we eat. According to Wikipedia; “A wrap is a food dish made with a soft flatbread rolled around a filling. It is usually but not always classified as a sandwich.” In fact someone people use tortillas to make wraps with all sorts of yummy fillings. Anything from Frijoles and Avocado to Fajita Meat and other strips of steak and vegetables. Point is that if your on a KETO Diet or a Carb Restrictive or Lo Carb Diet using a tortilla or any kind of bread for you your wrap may be out of the question. So, what do you do? Good Question. My we introduce you to or suggest the healthy alternative for your wrap the oh so under acknowledged Cabbage Leaf. The perfect choice to not only save the day but keep your waistline in check as well. So you might as why the cabbage? Well at less than 20 calories per half cup of cooked cabbage, it’s not only low in fat but high in fiber as well. Combine the fact that it’s rich in water as well as high in fiber with it’s high vitamin C and Sulfur content cabbage is great for digestion and the removal of toxins in your body. Plus don’t forget that Cabbage is a calciferous vegetable and also contains a compound called sulforaphane which is being researched for its potential ability to delay and impede cancer. In addition, anthocyanins, as well as the other flavonoids found in cabbage, not only reduce inflammation they can help regulate blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. So take 8 Large Green Cabbage Leaves, Boil a large pot of water. Using tongs, blanch cabbage by dipping leaves into water for 30 seconds. Place on a plate lined paper towels and let dry. Viola, your ready to use them as the wrap for whatever lo fat, low carb filling you may want to use for your wrap. Happy, Healthy Eating everyone. Enjoy. |
KWMC
|
RSS Feed
