produce quick tips green cabbage cabbage soup stuffed cabbage cabbage salad avoid heads that have cracked leaves begin to lower the longer it sits unused store the head of cabbage in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to two weeks • cut cabbage should be stored tightly wrapped in the refrigerator and used within 1-2 days • cabbage is an excellent source of fiber and a good plant source for calcium • one cup of raw chopped cabbage is less than 30 calories some nutrients in cabbage are known to promote eye health the usda has identified cabbage as the 2nd most economical vegetable in terms dairy fruits grains vegetables protein choosemyplate gov cabbage is one of the 1st vegetables to be considered a staple in diets worldwide it is believed that it has its origins in china around 4,000 b.c journeys to prevent scurvy make half your plate fruit & vegetables jocommissary
