Red cabbage is a member of the cruciferous family which also includes kale, broccoli and Brussel Sprouts. The cabbage that we eat today was developed from wild cabbage and was brought to Europe around 600BC and had been grown in Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations that had used cabbage for medicinal purposes.

Red cabbage is a rich source of calcium and also flavonoids. The flavonoids are responsible for the red colour and give the red cabbage its antioxidant benefits.
The antioxidant properties of red cabbage are six to eight times higher than …

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Serves 4:

• 2 onions, sliced
• 4 cups of water
• 4 apples, sliced
• 6 tablespoons sultanas
• 2 red cabbage, finely shredded
• ½ teaspoon sea salt

In a heavy pan, …

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