Green Cabbage Delivery or Pickup

With a long and storied history spanning thousands of years, green cabbage is an important, nutritious, and satisfying ingredient in so many types of cuisine.

Green cabbage is part of a family of cruciferous vegetables called cole corps, including broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and other varieties of cabbage. Green cabbage has ancient roots in southern Europe and Asia, dating back to Rome and Egypt, with some of the oldest varieties being brought to Europe by the Celts in 600 B.C.E. 

Today's cabbage consumption roughly follows some of these historical patterns, with Russia consuming the highest amount of green cabbage annually, followed by Belgium and the Netherlands. Cabbage also plays a primary role in the well-known cabbage and corned beef dish that often marks Ireland's St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

As compared to some other types of cabbage, green cabbage, in particular, is notable for its wide, smooth, almost waxy exterior leaves that are pale green. Green cabbage is quite dense and may weigh up to 10 pounds. Green cabbage is the most commercially produced cabbage, featured more prominently in groceries and home gardens than red cabbage or Savoy cabbage, two other well-known cabbage varieties. 

At the grocery store or farmer's market, choose a green cabbage that is large, dense, and firm. The leaves should have colorful, crisp leaves devoid of bruises or cracks, which can mark poor handling or age. You may want to examine below the first layer of leaves to ensure that the cabbage is healthy and consistent throughout. Check the bottom of the cabbage head to ensure that the leaves are tightly packed. The leaves of older cabbages tend to separate from the stem as the cabbage ages and loses its internal moisture. 

Green cabbage has several important health benefits for a vegetable with such a low-calorie count. In just one cup of cabbage, you can get an impressive amount of daily fiber, vitamins C and K, and B-complex vitamins. Vitamins B6 and folate in green cabbage are important to ensuring several normal body processes and contribute to energy metabolism and the normal functioning of the body's nervous system.

Green cabbage is also an excellent source of antioxidants that protect against certain cancers, heart disease, and vision loss. The antioxidants in green cabbage have also been shown in studies to effectively reduce chronic inflammation, which can contribute to compromising the body in other ways.    

Instacart makes it easy to order green cabbage from your favorite stores! Instacart will connect you with a personal shopper near you to shop and deliver your fresh green cabbage. Contactless delivery is available with Instacart's "Leave at my door" option!