Cabbage & Carrot Slaw with Sesame Dressing

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, toss together cabbage and carrots.
2. In a small bowl, whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup.
3. Pour dressing over slaw and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve chilled.

In addition to improving immunity, detoxifying the body, and aiding in digestion, coleslaw also provides vitamin K. Vitamin K is abundantly present in cabbage and it can store minerals in the bones. Through its bone mineralization properties, vitamin K can help improve bone health.

Potassium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and biotin are all offered. Antioxidants found in carrots work to lower cholesterol, improve blood sugar, and fight off harmful cells in the body that can cause significant damage. Cabbage comes in at even fewer calories, with just 22 per full cup of the vegetable.