Cabbage is a vegetable that gets mixed reviews. As holistic health and nutrition cabbage corn Piper Gibson, AHND, TND, BCDNM, FDN-P politely explained to Mashed, “Cabbage is not easily digestedtoo much cabbage can cause gas, bloating, and even diarrhea.

Yes, that’s quite some downside, or rather, backside. If you’re dining solo, or perhaps in the company of anyone with an impaired sense of smell, you might still want to indulge in this “magical fruit” since, you know, the more you toot, the better you feel. Not to mention, cabbage may be one of the most diet-friendly foods you can find. Cabbage is also pretty darn nutritious. Gibson tells Mashed this vegetable is “a great source of vitamin C, which is essential for iron absorption, immune health, and collagen formation. One more nutrient that cabbage is particularly rich in is vitamin K, something Gibson says “helps with blood clotting and wound healing. If you are taking anticoagulants, the higher amounts of vitamin K can impact these medications’ effectiveness.

One of the best things about cabbage is how budget-friendly it is. Low Income Relief has it listed as one of their cheapest, yet most nutritious produce picks. If you want to save even more on your grocery bills, however, you could always try growing it yourself. As Gibson points out, “Organic cabbage is best and will help you to avoid any toxic pesticides,” and when you’re growing it yourself, you’ll know exactly what pesticides have and haven’t been used.