Is CABBAGE Really Harmful Now

cityMONK · Jul 11th, 2009, 00:07

I am suddenly finding many people and private doctors recommending against use of cabbage in food. We have been using this vegetable since long and china I think lives on this food. Is it a myth or some reality that people are getting sick due to worm in its leaves. Doctors say that even cooking at high temperatures does not kill this worm. Why has this nutritious vegetable become big no no. and worms must be in other leafy vegetables.

MonkeyBoy4u · Jul 11th, 2009, 00:39

I always try my best to remove all cabbage from my veg fried rice and chowmein

wat · Jul 11th, 2009, 00:54

It is the first time that I have heard this. Many doctors have told me it is perfectly all right to eat it (it being a green leafy vegetable and all). That particular doctor must not have liked cabbage

wind_chariot · Jul 11th, 2009, 01:05

I am a follower of Jainism and in Jainism, eating cabbage is strictly prohibited in the months of monsoon. I asked a holy monk about it and he said that as worm production in cabbage is high in these months, it is prohibited to eat to follow 'ahimsa-nonviolence' which is essential part of Jainism

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In fact, cabbage is allowed for only 3 months of winter as it is thought that there is very less chances of warms in these months of winter. In all other months, cabbage and cauliflower are prohibited

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maindak · Jul 11th, 2009, 01:29

there was fest by botany dept in Hindu college(delhi university)few months ago and i happened to attend it,some expert(i presume this because he told he did kinda create habitation or whatever for parrots in garden for sheila dikshit's house) gave a lecture for over an hour he talked about many things and he did mention about worms in cabbage and stated to stay away from cabbage.......always

Nick-H · Jul 11th, 2009, 01:58

Is it OK if cooked in an aluminium saucepan?

Indizen · Jul 11th, 2009, 02:11

If the leaves are well cleaned, cut in smaller pieces and cooked properly, chances of neurocysticercosis are minimal.

wind_chariot · Jul 11th, 2009, 03:21

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

Is it OK if cooked in an aluminium saucepan?

I heard a case when a family cooked a cabbage and ate. All four of them were found dead in the morning because there were worms inside the cabbage and those particular type of worms were poisonous. So when cooked, they died but poison remained even after cooking

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thejag · Jul 11th, 2009, 03:55

this is ot but ive always avoided cabbage... infact most green leafy vegetables also peas.... even the slightest taste of any one of these makes me puke (dunno why its been this way as long as i can remember, anyone know if this is a known medical condition or an allergy to something in the green leafy veggies category or something?).... so no worries there for me.... i have a built in defence mechanism....

federica · Jul 11th, 2009, 05:42

Not only China lives on this vegetable! I've never came across such a story. Uncooked cabbage and worms, ok, I can imagine. But cooked cabbage? I know it as an extremely healthy vegetable, and I am sure there are more benefits than risks.

There is a cabbage worm, but this is dangerous for the cabbage, not for the human being, as this worm eats the cabbage leaves.

cityMONK · Jul 11th, 2009, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by federica

Not only China lives on this vegetable!

There is a cabbage worm, but this is dangerous for the cabbage, not for the human being, as this worm eats the cabbage leaves.

A.I.I.M.S serves cabbage subji in patient meals, but not one but many private practitioners are recommending against cabbage. One of my friend is on medication of 9 month course. After MRI scan, worm of cabbage was suspected, for continuing headache. and doctor says this worm can penetrate brain area but medicine to kill it can not. Luckily she has worm in stomach area and is on medication.

Nick-H · Jul 11th, 2009, 14:43

What is all this about?

Can someone please give a link to a suitable medical source of information?

Most of us have been eating cabbage all our lives --- and are still alive!

wat · Jul 11th, 2009, 15:12

Indian doctors are notorious for giving wrong dietary advice( meaning one not backed by a rigorous scientific studies). If it is really bad, ask your doctor to give a reference of a refereed medical journal. Quite a few Indian doctors even in the most reputed hospital tend to behave like quacks when giving dietary advice. It is also because many Indians tend to ask, "What not to eat doctor" for everything, so many of the doctors just say something.

Indizen · Jul 11th, 2009, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by wat

Indian doctors are notorious for giving wrong dietary advice( meaning one not backed by a rigorous scientific studies). If it is really bad, ask your doctor to give a reference of a refereed medical journal. Quite a few Indian doctors even in the most reputed hospital tend to behave like quacks when giving dietary advice. It is also because many Indians tend to ask, "What not to eat doctor" for everything, so many of the doctors just say something.

That's a really vague allegation, painting all Indian doctors with the same brush. Unsubstantiated, wild and slanderous.

Indizen · Jul 11th, 2009, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by cityMONK

A.I.I.M.S serves cabbage subji in patient meals, but not one but many private practitioners are recommending against cabbage. One of my friend is on medication of 9 month course. After MRI scan, worm of cabbage was suspected, for continuing headache. and doctor says this worm can penetrate brain area but medicine to kill it can not. Luckily she has worm in stomach area and is on medication.

Neurocysticercosis does affect the brain, and albendazole is given to treat it. A "worm in the stomach area" will not cause recurrent headaches.
A good source of palatable medical information is http://webmd.com.

Jul 11th, 2009, 00:07	#1
cityMONK Humble Disciple of Supreme Join Date: May 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 800	Is CABBAGE Really Harmful Now I am suddenly finding many people and private doctors recommending against use of cabbage in food. We have been using this vegetable since long and china I think lives on this food. Is it a myth or some reality that people are getting sick due to worm in its leaves. Doctors say that even cooking at high temperatures does not kill this worm. Why has this nutritious vegetable become big no no. and worms must be in other leafy vegetables.

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MonkeyBoy4u Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 256	I always try my best to remove all cabbage from my veg fried rice and chowmein __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference ~ Robert Frost

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Jul 11th, 2009, 00:54	#3
wat Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: India Posts: 55	It is the first time that I have heard this. Many doctors have told me it is perfectly all right to eat it (it being a green leafy vegetable and all). That particular doctor must not have liked cabbage

Jul 11th, 2009, 01:05	#4
wind_chariot pseudo-member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 154	I am a follower of Jainism and in Jainism, eating cabbage is strictly prohibited in the months of monsoon. I asked a holy monk about it and he said that as worm production in cabbage is high in these months, it is prohibited to eat to follow 'ahimsa-nonviolence' which is essential part of Jainism . In fact, cabbage is allowed for only 3 months of winter as it is thought that there is very less chances of warms in these months of winter. In all other months, cabbage and cauliflower are prohibited .

Jul 11th, 2009, 01:29	#5
maindak Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	there was fest by botany dept in Hindu college(delhi university)few months ago and i happened to attend it,some expert(i presume this because he told he did kinda create habitation or whatever for parrots in garden for sheila dikshit's house) gave a lecture for over an hour he talked about many things and he did mention about worms in cabbage and stated to stay away from cabbage.......always

Jul 11th, 2009, 01:58	#6
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,189	Is it OK if cooked in an aluminium saucepan?

Jul 11th, 2009, 02:11	#7
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2,507	If the leaves are well cleaned, cut in smaller pieces and cooked properly, chances of neurocysticercosis are minimal.

Jul 11th, 2009, 03:55	#9
thejag has arrived Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 842	this is ot but ive always avoided cabbage... infact most green leafy vegetables also peas.... even the slightest taste of any one of these makes me puke (dunno why its been this way as long as i can remember, anyone know if this is a known medical condition or an allergy to something in the green leafy veggies category or something?).... so no worries there for me.... i have a built in defence mechanism....

Jul 11th, 2009, 05:42	#10
federica Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,774	Not only China lives on this vegetable! I've never came across such a story. Uncooked cabbage and worms, ok, I can imagine. But cooked cabbage? I know it as an extremely healthy vegetable, and I am sure there are more benefits than risks. There is a cabbage worm, but this is dangerous for the cabbage, not for the human being, as this worm eats the cabbage leaves.

Jul 11th, 2009, 14:43	#12
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,189	What is all this about? Can someone please give a link to a suitable medical source of information? Most of us have been eating cabbage all our lives --- and are still alive!

Jul 11th, 2009, 15:12	#13
wat Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: India Posts: 55	Indian doctors are notorious for giving wrong dietary advice( meaning one not backed by a rigorous scientific studies). If it is really bad, ask your doctor to give a reference of a refereed medical journal. Quite a few Indian doctors even in the most reputed hospital tend to behave like quacks when giving dietary advice. It is also because many Indians tend to ask, "What not to eat doctor" for everything, so many of the doctors just say something.